Slab Unbracketed Taze 2 is a light, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, headlines, branding, posters, academic, bookish, classic, measured, authority, readability, print tradition, structured tone, crisp character, slab serif, unbracketed, crisp, chiselled, display caps.
A refined slab-serif with square, unbracketed serifs and a clean, sharply finished silhouette. Strokes show moderate contrast with crisp terminals, and the overall drawing balances generous interior counters with a slightly extended, steady horizontal rhythm. Capitals feel formal and structured, while the lowercase keeps a readable, traditional texture with clear bowls, open apertures, and neatly cut serifs on stems and cross-strokes. Numerals follow the same disciplined construction, with smooth curves and firm slab endings that keep the set visually cohesive.
Well-suited to editorial typography, book and magazine settings, and publishing-oriented branding where a traditional serif voice is desired with a firmer slab presence. It also performs effectively in headlines and pull quotes, where the square serifs and clean contrast add structure and emphasis without heavy weight.
The tone is composed and literary, projecting a studied, editorial confidence rather than casual warmth. Its crisp slabs and restrained contrast evoke print tradition—appropriate for contexts that want authority, clarity, and a lightly historic flavor without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to blend classic serif readability with the sturdier, more architectural presence of slabs, providing a formal voice that remains crisp and contemporary in execution. It aims for dependable text rhythm with enough character in the serifs and terminals to stand out in display applications.
At text sizes the face maintains an even, calm color, while at larger sizes the squared serifs and sharp joins become a defining graphic feature. The capitals read particularly stately and headline-ready, and the overall feel remains consistent across letters and figures.