Slab Normal Kagew 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, quotations, captions, classic, bookish, formal, refined, text emphasis, editorial voice, classic readability, typographic utility, slab serif, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle figures, crisp.
A slanted slab-serif design with clean, confident strokes and clearly defined bracketed serifs. The letterforms show moderate contrast and a steady, text-oriented rhythm, with tapered joins and gently rounded curves that keep the italic from feeling rigid. Capitals are proportioned for clarity with sharp terminals and a slightly calligraphic flow, while lowercase forms maintain an even texture and conventional, readable shapes. Numerals appear oldstyle and italicized, with varied heights and a smooth, traditional cadence that matches the letters.
This font is well suited to editorial typography such as magazines, essays, and book interiors, especially for emphasis, pull quotes, and secondary hierarchies where an italic voice is needed. Its steady texture also supports captions and short paragraphs, and the oldstyle numerals integrate naturally in continuous text and date-heavy copy.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, combining the authority of slab serifs with an italic’s forward motion. It feels suited to established editorial voice—polished, composed, and quietly expressive rather than flashy.
The design appears intended as a dependable italic companion with a traditional slab-serif backbone—prioritizing readability and a composed, professional voice while adding a touch of calligraphic softness in the curves and terminals.
Spacing reads balanced in running text, producing a consistent gray value without crowding. The italic angle is noticeable but not aggressive, and the serifs add a grounded, slightly robust finish that helps the face hold together at text sizes.