Slab Normal Kise 4 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book design, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, classic, airy, editorial voice, elegant emphasis, classic styling, refined readability, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, highly slanted, delicate, open counters.
A delicate italic slab-serif with a pronounced rightward slant and finely tapered strokes. Serifs read as slim, bracketed slabs that soften the joins rather than forming sharp wedges, giving the letterforms a bookish, old-style feel. Curves are round and open, with generous interior spaces, while ascenders and descenders are long and flowing, especially in the lowercase. The capitals are restrained and slightly calligraphic in posture, and the numerals follow the same light, gently modulated rhythm.
Works well for editorial settings such as magazine features, book interiors, and pull quotes where a light, elegant italic is desired. It can also support premium branding, packaging, and invitations when paired with a sturdier roman or sans companion, and it performs best at sizes where its fine details and serifs remain clear.
The overall tone feels cultured and literary—more like a refined editorial italic than a blunt utilitarian slab. Its lightness and sweeping italic movement add a graceful, slightly romantic character that suits expressive typography without becoming ornate.
Likely designed to provide an airy, sophisticated italic voice within a slab-serif framework—balancing crisp structure with calligraphic movement. The aim appears to be readability with a distinctly refined, expressive tilt, suitable for long-form typography and polished display accents.
Lowercase forms emphasize fluidity and continuity, with single-story shapes and looped constructions (notably in letters like g) that reinforce a handwritten influence. Spacing appears even and calm in text, and the italic angle is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, supporting a smooth reading rhythm.