Slab Normal Alke 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial heads, magazine display, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, classic, businesslike, reserved, formal, compact emphasis, headline utility, editorial tone, space saving, condensed, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oblique stress, crisp terminals.
A condensed italic slab serif with sturdy, squared serifs and a steady, low-contrast stroke. The letters lean with a consistent oblique angle, producing a tight, vertical rhythm and compact spacing. Serifs read as bold and mostly bracketed, with flat, chopped terminals and clear joins that keep counters open even in narrow forms. Curves are controlled and slightly mechanical, while the italics rely more on a uniform slant than on flowing cursive construction.
This font works well for editorial headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where a condensed italic can add emphasis without becoming ornate. It also suits packaging and branding that want a traditional, authoritative flavor in limited horizontal space, as well as posters and titling where the tight rhythm helps build dense typographic texture.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, with a pragmatic, workmanlike presence. Its italic slant adds urgency and emphasis, but the slab structure keeps it grounded and businesslike rather than decorative. The result feels formal, reserved, and suited to traditional print conventions.
The design appears intended as a dependable condensed italic slab for emphasis and hierarchy in layout, combining an assertive serif structure with a controlled slant. It prioritizes compactness and a consistent typographic color, aiming to be legible and composed while still feeling energetic in display settings.
Uppercase forms are tall and tightly drawn, giving headlines a compressed, poster-like cadence. Lowercase shows conventional italic cues (single-storey a, looping g, descending tails on y and q) without exaggerated swashes. Numerals follow the same condensed, upright-to-italic rhythm and maintain clear, sturdy silhouettes.