Slab Unbracketed Tibaz 9 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A very delicate slab serif with hairline strokes and unbracketed, square-ended serifs that read as crisp terminals rather than heavy feet. The letterforms are built from simple, steady strokes and generous counters, with open apertures and a restrained, almost monoline rhythm. Proportions feel slightly tall and narrow in the capitals, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward structure with clean ascenders/descenders and compact, tidy joins. Overall spacing appears even and measured, helping the thin strokes stay legible despite the light weight.
Best suited to editorial settings where a light, sophisticated slab can add character without feeling heavy—magazine headlines, pull quotes, and refined book-cover typography. It can also work well in upscale branding and packaging where a quiet, elegant voice is needed, especially at medium to large sizes where the hairline strokes can breathe.
The tone is poised and understated, leaning toward editorial refinement rather than exuberant display. Its thin, precise construction conveys a quiet formality and a contemporary, minimalist sensibility, with a subtle classic/bookish undertone from the slab serif cues.
Likely intended to offer a modern, lightweight take on the slab serif idea: keep the unbracketed, squared serif signature while minimizing stroke mass to achieve an airy, premium look. The consistent, pared-back shapes suggest an emphasis on clean readability and refined rhythm in display and editorial use.
The design’s defining feature is the contrast between extremely light strokes and firm, rectangular serif endings, creating a crisp, architectural finish at text sizes. Curves remain smooth and controlled, and the numerals follow the same spare, linear approach for a consistent typographic color.