Slab Unbracketed Tusy 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, retro, urgent, assertive, technical, space saving, display impact, signage voice, retro modernity, industrial clarity, condensed, slab serif, unbracketed, forward slant, angular.
A sharply condensed italic slab serif with tall, linear proportions and a steady, low-contrast stroke. Terminals finish in crisp, unbracketed slab feet and caps, giving the letterforms a squared, engineered edge. Curves are minimized and often straighten into vertical or diagonal segments, producing an angular rhythm; counters are narrow and apertures tend toward tight, upright slots. Overall spacing reads compact and vertical, with an energetic forward slant that keeps long lines feeling taut and continuous.
Best suited to display sizes where its compressed width and slabbed terminals can deliver punch without taking up space. It works well for headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, and wayfinding/signage systems that benefit from a tall, urgent rhythm. In longer passages it will feel dense, but it can be effective for short subheads, labels, and data-like typographic elements when a technical, retro-industrial tone is desired.
The tone is brisk and mechanical, mixing a retro display attitude with a utilitarian, no-nonsense presence. Its narrow stance and rigid slab endings create an assertive voice that feels sporty, industrial, and slightly cinematic—like signage, equipment labeling, or headline typography built for speed and impact.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a narrow footprint, combining italic momentum with rigid slab structure for a compact, attention-forward display voice. It prioritizes verticality, consistency, and crisp terminal geometry to project a controlled, engineered character.
The lowercase shows simplified, tall forms with compact bowls and a pronounced italic lean, while figures follow the same condensed, vertical logic for consistent texture in mixed settings. The overall silhouette stays uniform and disciplined, favoring straight stems and squared joins over calligraphic modulation.