Slab Unbracketed Tuna 1 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A delicate italic serif with hairline strokes and crisp, square-ended serifs that read as slab-like at this thin weight. The letterforms show a consistent rightward slant, open counters, and a smooth, continuous rhythm across curves and straights. Proportions feel balanced with moderately tall ascenders and descenders, while terminals are clean and controlled, keeping the texture light and uncluttered. Figures and capitals maintain the same refined thinness, with ample internal space that helps the set stay readable despite the minimal stroke weight.
Well-suited to editorial typography, fashion and beauty identities, book or chapter titling, and high-end invitations where a light, refined italic is desired. It will also work as a distinctive accent face for branding and packaging when used at comfortable sizes and with generous spacing.
The overall tone is poised and understated, conveying a quiet sophistication rather than ornament. Its slender italic movement suggests a literary, editorial voice—polished, careful, and slightly formal.
The design appears intended to provide an elegant italic voice with very fine strokes and a clean, square-serif structure, prioritizing sophistication and smooth reading rhythm over heavy emphasis.
In text, the spacing and open shapes create a bright page color with pronounced whitespace between strokes, making the italic flow feel smooth and continuous. The crisp serif treatment adds a faintly technical edge that counterbalances the otherwise calligraphic slant.