Slab Normal Kihu 10 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, magazines, editorial, quotations, branding, classic, literary, refined, warm, formal, readability, text emphasis, traditional tone, editorial utility, bracketed, oldstyle, bookish, calligraphic, transitional.
A lightly built italic serif with gently bracketed, slab-leaning serifs and smooth, continuous curves. Strokes stay fairly even, with only subtle modulation, and the overall rhythm is driven by a consistent rightward slant and tapered terminals. The capitals are restrained and upright in proportion, while the lowercase shows more cursive influence—most notably in the single-storey a and g, the long, curling descenders on j and y, and the softly hooked entry strokes. Numerals follow the same italic, oldstyle feeling, with open shapes and modest, understated terminals.
Well suited for editorial and book settings where an italic is needed for emphasis, quotations, or introductions without overpowering the page. It can also support refined branding, invitations, and packaging that benefit from a traditional, slightly slab-accented italic voice.
The tone reads classic and literary, with a calm, cultivated formality. Its italic flavor feels more bookish than flashy, lending a gentle sense of tradition and polite emphasis rather than strong drama.
The design appears intended as a dependable, readable italic companion with a traditional serif structure and subtle slab cues, balancing sturdier serifs with graceful, handwritten-inflected lowercase movement.
Letterforms keep generous interior space and clear counters, helping the italic remain readable despite the light color. The combination of slab-like feet with calligraphic joins creates a hybrid texture that feels sturdy at the baseline but airy through the stems.