Slab Unbracketed Alrat 6 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This italic slab serif features sturdy, unbracketed serifs and a low-contrast stroke structure with softly rounded corners. The italic angle is consistent and readable, with open counters and slightly compact, upright-feeling proportions despite the slant. Serifs are blocky and squared-off, creating a firm baseline and a steady rhythm in text. Letterforms show a subtle, workmanlike irregularity in width and spacing that adds texture without becoming rough or distressed.
It suits editorial settings such as magazine features, pull quotes, and book typography where an italic with strong structure is needed. The sturdy slabs also make it useful for branding, packaging, and headlines that want a traditional, confident tone while retaining good text readability.
The overall tone is classic and practical, leaning toward a vintage, editorial feel. It reads as serious but approachable, with a familiar book-and-newspaper voice and a hint of old-school utilitarian charm.
The design appears intended to combine the authority of a slab serif with an italic that remains grounded and highly legible. Its squared serifs and steady rhythm suggest a goal of dependable readability with a subtly nostalgic, print-centric personality.
The numerals are clear and robust, matching the slabby terminals and italic stance of the letters. Capitals feel assertive and stable, while lowercase maintains good differentiation between similar shapes, helping the face stay legible in continuous reading.