Slab Normal Kiki 2 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, quotations, magazines, invitations, refined, literary, calm, classic, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic utility, refined italic, slab serifs, flared terminals, calligraphic, open counters, wide spacing.
A very light italic slab serif with gently bracketed, slab-like serifs and subtly flared stroke endings. The drawing is low in contrast and smoothly modeled, with rounded joins and open counters that keep the texture airy. Capitals are relatively narrow and upright in construction but consistently slanted, while the lowercase is more fluid, with a single-storey a and a long, descending f; ascenders and descenders are moderately long and help create a spacious rhythm. Numerals and punctuation follow the same delicate, serifed approach, maintaining a consistent, even color across lines of text.
It fits best in editorial settings where a light italic is needed for emphasis—pull quotes, intros, captions, and refined headings. It can also suit book typography for occasional italic passages, as well as formal stationery and invitation-style materials where a delicate, classic serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is elegant and bookish, suggesting a measured, editorial voice rather than loud display energy. Its light italic stance adds a gentle sense of motion and formality, reading as cultured and understated.
The design appears intended as a quiet, versatile italic companion within a slab serif system—prioritizing a smooth reading rhythm, restrained personality, and consistent texture for sophisticated typographic emphasis.
The italic angle is steady across cases, and the spacing in the sample text appears generous, contributing to a refined, breathable line. The slab-like serifs read more as soft, stabilizing terminals than heavy blocks, which helps preserve clarity at larger sizes.