Slab Normal Mymu 4 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book design, magazines, packaging, vintage, bookish, friendly, space saving, text readability, classic utility, warmth, condensed, slab-serif, rounded terminals, tall ascenders, soft bracketing.
A condensed slab-serif with tall, slightly elastic proportions and a steady, low-contrast stroke. Serifs read as sturdy and softly bracketed rather than razor-sharp, with small rounded details at stroke ends that lend a gentle texture. Curves are narrow and vertically oriented, producing compact counters and a crisp, columnar rhythm. Overall spacing feels even and economical, with a consistent, legible structure across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Well suited to book and magazine typography where a compact measure is useful, especially for dense columns, captions, and pull quotes. It can also work in packaging and labels that need a traditional slab-seriffed voice without heavy weight, as well as headings where verticality and economy of space are priorities.
The tone is quietly vintage and editorial, balancing sturdiness with a personable softness. Its narrow, upright stance gives it a pragmatic, utilitarian feel, while the rounded finishing details add warmth and a lightly crafted character.
Likely drawn to provide a practical, condensed slab-serif for everyday composition, delivering reliable readability while keeping a subtly vintage, crafted surface. The design prioritizes regular rhythm and space efficiency, with softened serif shaping to avoid a harsh or mechanical feel.
The italic is not shown; the samples suggest a straightforward roman intended to read cleanly in continuous text. Figures appear simple and text-friendly, matching the narrow set and maintaining the same calm, even color in paragraphs.