Slab Normal Lukem 2 is a very light, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A delicate slanted serif with thin, even strokes and crisp slab-like terminals. The letterforms are compact and upright in structure despite the italic angle, with a measured rhythm and generous interior counters that keep the texture open. Serifs read as squared and minimally bracketed, giving the face a clean, engineered finish rather than a soft oldstyle feel. Numerals and capitals follow the same restrained drawing, producing a consistent, lightly articulated page color.
Works well for editorial typography, book and magazine display, and refined packaging or branding where a light, stylish serif voice is desired. It is especially effective for headings, subheads, and short text passages where its crisp terminals and italic cadence can be appreciated.
The overall tone is polished and literary, with a quiet formality that feels suited to cultured, editorial settings. Its lightness and controlled slant suggest sophistication and restraint rather than warmth or exuberance.
The design appears intended as a clean, contemporary take on an italic slab-serif voice—prioritizing a refined silhouette, consistent stroke economy, and a poised reading rhythm for elegant display and editorial applications.
Ascenders appear prominent relative to the lowercase, and the italic construction is evident in the single-storey lowercase forms and the gentle forward movement in letters like a, e, and v. The spacing in text creates an airy, refined line that favors clarity over heaviness.