Slab Contrasted Imro 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, magazines, pull quotes, headlines, literary, scholarly, traditional, formal, readability, editorial tone, classic italic, print texture, slab serifs, bracketed, ink traps, ball terminals, calligraphic.
A serif italic with sturdy, slab-like serifs and clear bracketing at many joins, giving the letterforms a grounded, bookish texture. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with rounded transitions and occasional ink-trap-like notches where strokes meet, helping counters stay open. The italic angle is steady and cohesive across caps, lowercase, and numerals, with a slightly lively, hand-led rhythm rather than mechanical precision. Numerals are curvy and old-style leaning in feel, with generous bowls and strong horizontal feet that echo the slab treatment.
Well suited to long-form editorial settings such as book interiors, essays, and magazine features where an italic voice is needed with authority. It also performs nicely for pull quotes, intros, and refined headlines that benefit from a traditional, scholarly tone.
The overall tone feels classic and editorial—confident, cultivated, and a touch old-world. It conveys seriousness and credibility while still reading warm and human due to the italic movement and softened terminals.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, readable italic with slab-like stability—combining an editorial, print-minded texture with enough stroke modulation and shaping to keep the color lively on the page.
Capitals sit with a dignified presence and broad internal spaces, while the lowercase shows distinct italic construction (notably in a, e, f, g, and y) that keeps word shapes expressive. The strong serif feet and pronounced entry/exit strokes create a pronounced horizontal rhythm that can look especially elegant in larger sizes.