Slab Normal Lafe 12 is a very light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A very thin, crisp slab serif with generous proportions and open counters. Strokes are consistently light with subtle modulation, and the slab serifs read as fine, squared terminals with slight bracketing rather than heavy blocks. The overall drawing is clean and restrained, with rounded bowls on C/O/Q balanced by straight, measured stems, and ample internal space that keeps the texture bright in text. Numerals follow the same light construction, mixing straight stems with softly curved forms for an elegant, unobtrusive rhythm.
Well-suited to editorial typography—magazine titles, book jackets, pull quotes, and refined headlines—where its delicate slabs and open forms can be appreciated. It can also support understated branding and packaging that calls for a classic serif presence without heaviness.
The tone is elegant and quiet, leaning literary and editorial rather than loud or decorative. Its hairline presence and tidy slabs evoke a cultured, traditional feel while staying modern through its simplicity and even pacing.
The design intention appears to be a restrained, contemporary take on a traditional slab serif: maintain the structural clarity and authority of slabs while delivering an exceptionally light, airy voice for high-end editorial and display use.
Spacing appears comfortable and consistent, producing a smooth, lightly textured color across lines of text. The design relies on precision and negative space more than stroke contrast, so it reads as crisp and composed at display sizes while remaining visually gentle.