Slab Normal Kimo 10 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazines, invitations, poetry, elegant, literary, classic, refined, calm, refinement, readable elegance, editorial tone, classic voice, subtle formality, hairline, bracketed, calligraphic, open counters, generous spacing.
A very slender serif with a consistent hairline stroke and softly bracketed, slab-like serifs. The design leans distinctly italic, with a steady rightward slant and gently flowing joins that keep the texture smooth rather than sharply angular. Proportions are balanced with a moderate x-height, long ascenders, and rounded bowls; counters stay open, and curves are drawn with a light, even hand. Overall spacing feels generous, contributing to an airy rhythm in both capitals and lowercase.
Best suited to editorial settings where a light, elegant italic voice is desired—pull quotes, headings, and refined short passages. It can also work well for formal printed materials such as invitations and programs, especially when set at comfortable sizes with ample leading to preserve its delicate stroke.
The light color and poised italic stance create a quiet, cultured tone that reads as sophisticated and literary. Its delicate strokes suggest formality and restraint, lending a graceful, editorial feel rather than a loud display presence.
The font appears intended to deliver a polished, classic serif voice with an italic-forward personality and a clean, contemporary restraint. Its design prioritizes refined rhythm, soft serifs, and an airy page color for tasteful typography in curated layouts.
Capitals have a stately, engraved-like simplicity, while the lowercase shows a more calligraphic cadence—noticeable in the flowing forms and the slightly expressive terminals. Numerals are equally thin and elegant, matching the font’s high refinement and maintaining a consistent, understated texture.