Slab Contrasted Imvu 11 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial, magazines, academic, packaging, classic, confident, scholarly, formal, text emphasis, editorial clarity, classic tone, robust legibility, slab serif, bracketed serifs, moderate contrast, oblique stress, crisp terminals.
A slanted slab-serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and clear, slightly modulated strokes that read as low-to-moderate contrast. The italic construction shows an oblique axis with compact curves and firm, squared-off serif endings, giving letters a taut, forward-leaning rhythm. Proportions are fairly traditional with a moderate x-height, open counters, and steady spacing; the overall color is solid without feeling heavy. Numerals follow the same disciplined, serifed logic, with rounded figures kept tight and upright elements reinforced by strong horizontals.
Well suited for editorial typography where italic is used frequently—books, magazines, essays, and scholarly material—thanks to its steady texture and clear serif structure. It can also serve effectively for headings, pull quotes, and packaging or labeling that benefits from a classic, authoritative voice without excessive delicacy.
The tone is distinctly editorial and classic, combining an academic seriousness with a brisk, energetic slant. It feels authoritative and dependable—more “bookish” than playful—while the italic angle adds emphasis and momentum suited to quotations, names, and highlighted passages.
The design appears intended to deliver a reliable italic companion with slab-serif firmness, offering emphasis that remains highly legible and structurally consistent in continuous reading. Its measured contrast and bracketed slabs suggest a focus on durability and print-friendly clarity while retaining a traditional literary character.
The slab serifs and compact joins create a robust texture at text sizes, and the italic forms maintain clarity through restrained curvature and consistent serif treatment. The overall impression is cohesive and traditional, with emphasis coming from the slant and serif structure rather than extreme stroke contrast.