Slab Normal Unba 14 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sanchez Condensed' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, quotations, traditional, bookish, steady, reserved, text emphasis, readability, editorial utility, classic tone, slab serif, bracketed, inclined, robust, readable.
A sturdy italic slab serif with gently bracketed, rectangular serifs and mostly low stroke contrast. The forms lean consistently, with broad curves and slightly softened corners that keep the color even in text. Capitals are wide and stable, while the lowercase shows a clear, moderately sized x-height and compact counters. Numerals and punctuation follow the same robust, workmanlike construction, producing an even rhythm and dependable texture.
Well suited to editorial typography where an italic is needed for emphasis, citations, or pull quotes while maintaining a solid page texture. It can also serve in reports and publishing layouts that benefit from a sturdy, traditional italic companion.
The overall tone feels traditional and editorial: confident, practical, and quietly formal. The italic adds a mild sense of motion and emphasis without becoming calligraphic or decorative, giving it a composed, authoritative voice suitable for long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a dependable italic slab serif that prioritizes clarity and a consistent typographic color. Its robust serifs and restrained contrast suggest a focus on sustained readability and straightforward emphasis within text-heavy layouts.
The italic is built more like a true italic than a simple oblique, with single-storey shapes (notably the ‘a’) and rounded joins that keep the letters from looking mechanical. Serifs remain prominent at small sizes, helping maintain structure and alignment in dense settings.