Slab Square Unby 1 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: sci-fi ui, tech branding, posters, titles, headlines, techy, futuristic, precise, mechanical, edgy, futurism, speed, precision, industrial tone, display impact, angular, faceted, chamfered, monolinear, slab-serifed.
A very light, right-leaning design built from crisp, straight strokes and chamfered corners. The letterforms feel constructed from segmented lines rather than continuous curves, with octagonal bowls in rounded characters and flat, square-ended terminals that read like compact slab serifs. Strokes stay largely uniform, with sharp joins, narrow apertures, and a slightly condensed, forward-driving rhythm. Numerals and capitals share the same faceted geometry, producing a consistent, engineered texture across text.
Best suited for display applications where its faceted geometry can be appreciated: sci‑fi themed interfaces, technology or engineering branding, game/film titles, and poster headlines. It can also work for short captions or callouts in technical graphics when a futuristic tone is desired, but its sharp, segmented forms are most effective at larger sizes.
The overall tone is technical and futuristic, with a precise, instrument-like feel. Its angular construction and brisk italic slant convey speed and control, suggesting sci‑fi interfaces, machinery, and engineered systems rather than warmth or tradition.
The design appears intended to blend an italic, forward motion with an engineered, polygonal construction, pairing thin strokes with slab-like terminals for a controlled, industrial voice. The consistent chamfering and straight-segment curves suggest a deliberate "drawn with a ruler" aesthetic aimed at modern, tech-forward settings.
At text sizes the many sharp corners and segmented curves create a distinctive sparkle, while the open counters and light strokes keep lines from feeling heavy. The italic angle is integral to the design (not merely an oblique), and the squared, slab-like terminals add a subtle industrial sturdiness despite the thin weight.