Slab Normal Kisa 1 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazine, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, classic, refined, gentle, text italic, classic refinement, editorial tone, gentle emphasis, literary voice, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, hairline stems, looped figures, oldstyle numerals.
A delicate italic serif with slim, tapered strokes and softly bracketed slab-like serifs that read as small wedges at the terminals. The letters show a steady rightward slant, open counters, and a calm rhythm with modest stroke modulation that stays consistent across the alphabet. Uppercase forms feel classical and slightly narrow, while the lowercase is more cursive in construction, with single-storey a and g, flowing joins, and long, lightly curved ascenders and descenders. Figures are looped and textlike in color, sitting comfortably alongside the italic lowercase rather than looking rigidly tabular.
Well suited for editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, pull quotes, intros, or captions, and for book and magazine settings that want a refined, traditional texture. It can also work for invitations, packaging, and identity systems that aim for understated sophistication, especially when paired with a sturdier roman or a more robust companion for small sizes.
The overall tone is poised and bookish, leaning toward formal and literary rather than sporty or loud. Its lightness and italic movement give it a graceful, personal feel—more like a refined editorial italic than a display script.
This font appears designed to provide a graceful italic with a classic serif foundation and a calm, readable rhythm. The combination of restrained contrast, bracketed slab-like serifs, and cursive-influenced lowercase suggests an intention to bridge formal text typography with a subtly handwritten warmth.
The design relies on fine hairlines and small serifs, so it reads cleanly at comfortable text sizes and benefits from generous spacing. The italic construction is pronounced, with many lowercase forms taking on a handwritten logic while keeping a controlled, typographic finish.