Slab Normal Kisy 2 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, classic, calm, italic companion, elegant text, editorial tone, refined emphasis, transitional, calligraphic, bracketed, bookish, slanted.
A very slender italic slab serif with gently bracketed, wedge-like terminals that read as small slabs rather than hairline serifs. Strokes are smooth and even, with subtle modulation and a consistent rightward slant. The proportions are moderately narrow with generous sidebearings, giving lines an airy rhythm; curves are round and open, and joins stay crisp without feeling mechanical. Lowercase forms lean toward a classic text-italic model, with a single-storey a, a looped g, and a long, graceful f; numerals are similarly light and flowing, with open counters and understated terminals.
This style fits editorial typography, book or magazine settings where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, excerpts, or elegant short runs. It can also work well for refined branding, packaging, and invitations where a light, cultured italic presence is desired, particularly at medium to larger sizes.
The overall tone is poised and literary, suggesting formality without stiffness. Its restrained italic movement and delicate slab cues give it a cultured, editorial feel—more suited to refined settings than overtly decorative display.
The design appears intended as a graceful italic companion with a subtle slab-serif backbone—combining the flow of traditional italics with slightly sturdier terminals for structure and clarity. It aims for an even, readable texture while maintaining a distinctly elegant, classical character.
In the sample text, the light weight and italic angle create a continuous, calligraphic texture, especially in longer passages. The slab-like endings remain understated at text sizes, reading as gentle anchoring points rather than heavy punctuation, which keeps the color even and the page bright.