Slab Normal Kise 7 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazines, invitations, branding, refined, literary, elegant, airy, traditional, refined italics, editorial voice, classic elegance, delicate detail, calligraphic, bracketed, hairline, oldstyle.
A very light, right-leaning serif with crisp, sharply defined wedge-like serifs and gently bracketed joins. Strokes are slender with moderate contrast and a smooth, calligraphic modulation that keeps curves lively without becoming ornate. Proportions are slightly condensed with generous counters and a calm, even rhythm in text. Uppercase forms feel classical and open, while the lowercase shows humanist detailing—two‑storey a and g, a softly tapered f, and a curved j with a teardrop terminal—maintaining consistent delicacy across letters and figures.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, pull quotes, and refined titling where an elegant italic texture is desirable. It can also serve upscale branding, packaging, and invitation work, especially at medium-to-large sizes where its delicate serifs and terminals remain clear.
The overall tone is polished and literary, suggesting editorial sophistication rather than utilitarian neutrality. Its lightness and italic movement add a sense of grace and formality, making the voice feel cultured and slightly romantic while staying restrained.
The design appears intended to provide a classic italic serif voice with a light, fashionable touch—combining traditional letterforms with crisp, slab-like serifs to produce a distinctive, high-end text and display companion.
The numerals and punctuation maintain the same fine, tapered stroke logic, which helps keep mixed-content settings cohesive. Because the hairline strokes are prominent, the design reads best where printing or rendering can preserve the thin details.