Slab Bracketed Daga 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, newspapers, magazines, headlines, heritage, trustworthy, bookish, traditional, readability, editorial tone, print presence, robustness, bracketed serifs, slab serifs, sturdy, compact, vertical stress.
A compact slab-serif with stout, bracketed serifs and a steady, low-contrast stroke. The letterforms are upright and vertically oriented, with squared terminals, broad shoulders, and a firm baseline presence. Counters are moderately open and the curves (notably in C, G, O, and e) are smooth but held in check by crisp joins and slabby feet. The overall rhythm is dense and orderly, producing a dark, even texture in paragraph settings while keeping clear differentiation between capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a firm slab-serif texture is desired, including book interiors, newspaper-style columns, and magazine features. It also performs effectively in headings and subheads, where the compact width and sturdy serifs create strong emphasis without needing extreme weight.
The tone is classic and pragmatic, evoking printed matter, institutional typography, and established editorial voice. Its sturdy serifs and compact proportions lend an authoritative, no-nonsense feel that reads as dependable rather than ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional slab-serif voice with reliable readability and a solid printed presence, balancing compact proportions with durable bracketed serifs for consistent texture across text and display sizes.
Numerals are robust and legible with strong vertical emphasis, matching the weight and serif treatment of the letters. The lowercase shows a conventional, workmanlike construction (single-storey a and g visible), supporting continuous reading with a consistent, traditional silhouette.