Slab Normal Alke 7 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, headlines, book covers, posters, classic, authoritative, formal, bookish, space-saving, emphasis, readability, hierarchy, slab serif, bracketed, condensed, calligraphic, ink-trap-like.
A condensed italic slab serif with a steady, medium-contrast rhythm and clear, bracketed slab terminals. Strokes show a mild calligraphic modulation, with tapered joins and angled entry/exit strokes that keep the texture lively without becoming decorative. Serifs are compact and sturdy, often wedge-like and slightly flared, supporting tight spacing and a vertically driven silhouette. Counters stay relatively narrow, ascenders are tall, and the overall color remains even across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
Performs well in editorial headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where a compact italic can add emphasis without taking much horizontal space. It also suits book and magazine titling, posters, and packaging copy that needs a classic, assertive voice with controlled texture.
The font reads as traditional and editorial, with a purposeful, slightly dramatic slant that suggests authority and refinement. Its narrow, upright energy and firm serifs give it a serious tone suited to structured, information-forward typography rather than casual messaging.
Likely intended as a practical italic slab serif for space-efficient composition, combining robust serifs with a refined, traditional italic motion. The design balances firmness and elegance to deliver emphasis and hierarchy while maintaining a consistent, workmanlike typographic texture.
Capitals are tall and streamlined, with crisp terminals that prevent the condensed forms from feeling cramped. The lowercase maintains legibility through open apertures and consistent stress, while figures appear oldstyle-leaning in feel due to the italic angle and serifed endings, helping them blend naturally into text settings.