Slab Normal Usso 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, academic, packaging, bookish, trustworthy, traditional, practical, text emphasis, readability, editorial utility, classic tone, slab serif, bracketed serifs, soft corners, sturdy, legible.
An italic slab serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and a gentle rightward slant. Strokes are broadly even with only modest modulation, giving the letters a stable, workmanlike color on the page. Terminals tend to be softly squared and slightly rounded, and curves are full rather than sharp, contributing to a calm rhythm. The lowercase shows a moderate x-height with clear ascenders/descenders, while numerals follow the same italic stress and maintain consistent, readable proportions.
Well-suited for editorial typography where an italic needs to carry emphasis across longer passages, such as magazines, essays, and book interiors. It can also work for headings, pull quotes, and packaging copy where a traditional slab-serif voice and reliable legibility are important.
The overall tone feels traditional and bookish, with an editorial seriousness that still reads approachable. The slab serifs add a sense of reliability and craft, while the italic angle introduces motion and emphasis without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended as a practical italic companion for slab-serif text work, prioritizing steady spacing, consistent serif treatment, and a comfortable reading rhythm over stylized flourish.
In text, the font holds together with an even texture and clear word shapes; the italic forms remain open and not overly compressed. The slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, helping mixed-content settings feel unified.