Slab Unbracketed Tula 13 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A very slender italic slab-serif with crisp, unbracketed terminals and a lightly calligraphic flow. Strokes stay consistently fine with minimal contrast, giving the letters a hairline, drawn-pen feel while maintaining clear slab-like feet and caps. Proportions are moderately open with generous inner counters, a smooth, continuous curve in round forms, and a slightly relaxed, right-leaning rhythm across text. Numerals share the same delicate construction and italic stance, keeping the texture even and light on the page.
This style suits editorial headlines, pull quotes, and short-to-medium passages where an elegant italic voice is desired. It can also work well for boutique branding, wine/food packaging, invitations, and other refined display applications where a light, high-end texture is beneficial.
The overall tone is graceful and understated, reading as cultured and bookish rather than loud or decorative. Its light touch and italic motion add a sense of quiet sophistication and a hint of vintage editorial charm.
The design appears intended to merge the clarity and sturdiness cues of slab serifs with a delicate, italic, pen-like grace. It emphasizes refinement and rhythm over weight, aiming for an elegant display/text companion that stays structured while feeling airy.
In the sample text, the font creates a pale, even typographic color with noticeable elegance in long runs, where the italic slant and thin slabs provide structure without heaviness. The sharp, square-ended serifs and clean joins keep it feeling precise despite the very fine stroke weight.