Slab Normal Mily 6 is a very light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, literary, branding, bookish, measured, classic, quiet, scholarly, text setting, clarity, tradition, restraint, professionalism, slab serif, bracketed, hairline serifs, vertical stress, delicate.
A delicate slab-serif with thin strokes and crisp, lightly bracketed terminals. The overall construction is upright and controlled, with slightly flared slab feet and fine top serifs that read as understated rather than heavy. Curves are smooth and fairly open, counters are clean, and joins stay restrained, giving the letters a tidy, even rhythm. Capitals feel stately and moderately wide, while lowercase forms keep a traditional, text-oriented structure with clear differentiation between similar shapes.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as books, magazines, essays, and literary or academic materials where a gentle slab-serif presence is desired. It can also support understated branding, packaging, or titling when a classic, trustworthy voice is needed without strong display theatrics.
The font conveys a quiet, bookish tone—measured and cultured rather than loud or decorative. Its light touch and orderly proportions suggest seriousness and refinement, making it feel appropriate for editorial and institutional settings.
The design appears intended as a refined, traditional slab-serif for text and headings, combining a classic serif structure with slab terminals to add firmness while keeping the overall color light and calm.
Figures and punctuation maintain the same refined hairline-and-slab vocabulary, helping long strings of text feel consistent. The design leans on classic serif conventions—clear stems, restrained curves, and subtle bracketing—so it reads as familiar and dependable even at lighter weights.