Slab Normal Unba 6 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Peckham' by Los Andes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, traditional, scholarly, trustworthy, workmanlike, readability, editorial emphasis, classic tone, robust presence, bracketed, slab serif, oblique, ink-trap feel, robust.
A sturdy oblique slab serif with broad, squared serifs and gently bracketed joins. Strokes stay largely even in weight, with softened corners and slightly flared terminals that give the shapes a carved, inked look rather than a razor-sharp finish. Proportions are practical and readable: capitals are compact and steady, while lowercase forms keep a familiar text rhythm with clear counters and restrained apertures. Figures are oldstyle-leaning in feel—rounded, open, and comfortably integrated with the text color.
Well-suited for editorial systems where an italic voice is needed that still feels sturdy and typographic—magazines, book interiors, essays, and longform articles. It can also serve effectively in subheads, pull quotes, and packaging copy where a dependable, traditional tone is desired.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, evoking book typography, newspapers, and institutional print. Its slabbiness adds authority and durability, while the oblique angle injects a subtle sense of motion without turning into a decorative scripty italic. The result feels reliable, slightly vintage, and suited to serious communication.
The design appears intended as a practical, readable slab serif italic for everyday publishing: strong serifs for structure, even color for sustained reading, and an oblique stance to provide emphasis while staying within a classic, workhorse aesthetic.
Serifs are prominent and consistent across the set, helping letters hold together in blocks of text. The italic construction reads more as an oblique with slab details than a calligraphic italic, keeping the design grounded and utilitarian.