Slab Normal Alli 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial text, magazines, book typography, headlines, pull quotes, editorial, formal, classic, crisp, businesslike, compact emphasis, text reliability, editorial utility, traditional tone, bracketed, upright stress, compact, calligraphic, bookish.
A compact italic slab serif with tightly set proportions and steady, restrained contrast. The serifs read as sturdy and mostly bracketed, giving the letterforms a grounded, workmanlike texture despite the slant. Curves are clean and controlled, joins are firm, and counters stay relatively open for the width, producing an even typographic color. Numerals and capitals keep the same disciplined rhythm, with consistent stroke endings and a measured, print-oriented feel.
Well-suited to editorial layouts where an italic is needed for emphasis—introductions, pull quotes, captions, and sidebars—while still staying solid and legible. Its compact rhythm also works for space-conscious headlines and subheads that need a traditional, trustworthy voice.
The tone is professional and traditional, combining a pragmatic slab backbone with an editorial italic cadence. It feels composed and authoritative rather than expressive, suggesting seriousness and clarity with a slight literary flavor.
Likely designed as a dependable italic companion for slab serif typography, aiming to balance economy of space with a clear, conventional reading texture. The emphasis appears to be on consistent rhythm and practical usability rather than decorative gesture.
The italic construction is evident across both cases, with a smooth forward lean and minimal flourish. Overall spacing and silhouettes favor efficiency and density, while the slab serifs maintain strong horizontal cues that help lines hold together in text.