Slab Normal Ludet 10 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book text, captions, narrow columns, vintage, literary, formal, restrained, space saving, text utility, editorial tone, classic authority, slab serif, bracketed, oblique, condensed, crisp.
A condensed, right-leaning slab serif with bracketed, rectangular serifs and a consistent, controlled stroke. The letterforms are tall and compact, with tight sidebearings and a vertical emphasis that stays even in the italic construction. Curves and joins are clean and economical, with modest modulation and sharp terminals that keep the silhouette crisp at text sizes. Numerals follow the same narrow, upright-to-oblique rhythm, maintaining a cohesive texture across mixed content.
Well-suited to editorial layouts where an italic voice is needed without sacrificing density—narrow columns, pull quotes, captions, and subheads. It can also work for book typography and mixed editorial settings where a compact italic slab serif helps maintain a consistent, economical page color.
The overall tone is editorial and slightly old-world, evoking book typography and newspaper italics rather than sporty or playful display styling. Its narrow, disciplined shapes feel efficient and businesslike, while the slab serifs add a touch of tradition and authority.
The design appears intended as a practical italic companion for slab-serif typography, prioritizing compactness, consistent texture, and clear word shapes in continuous reading. Its restrained detailing suggests a workhorse role in structured layouts where space efficiency and a traditional tone are desirable.
The italic angle is pronounced enough to read clearly as an italic in running text, yet the construction remains steady and text-oriented rather than calligraphic. The condensed proportions create a darker, more continuous line in paragraphs, making spacing and line length feel compact and controlled.