Slab Unbracketed Anra 1 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Defender' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, technical, retro, efficient, confident, utilitarian, forward motion, sturdy clarity, industrial tone, display impact, slab serif, square serif, machine-like, oblique, rounded corners.
This typeface is an oblique slab serif with sturdy, square-ended serifs and a generally monolinear stroke feel. Forms are open and slightly squared, with softened corners and a consistent, engineered rhythm across capitals and lowercase. Counters tend toward rectangular/oval hybrids, and terminals frequently finish with flat slabs rather than tapered endings. Numerals follow the same boxy, streamlined construction, emphasizing clear silhouettes and steady spacing.
Best suited to display applications where a technical, assertive voice is desired—headlines, posters, and branding systems that lean industrial or retro-modern. It can also work for short UI labels, packaging callouts, and signage where the slab structure and open shapes help maintain clarity at moderate sizes.
The overall tone feels technical and retro-industrial—practical, brisk, and a bit schematic. Its italic slant adds forward motion and urgency while the slab serifs keep it grounded and assertive, creating a voice that reads as functional rather than ornamental.
The design appears intended to combine the momentum of an italic with the stability of slab serifs, producing a utilitarian display face that reads quickly and looks engineered. Its squared geometry and consistent stroke behavior suggest a focus on sturdy, reproducible letterforms with a modern-industrial flavor.
Several glyphs show a distinctly squared construction (notably in rounded letters like C, O, and e), giving the design a compact, machined character. The oblique angle is consistent and helps maintain readability in short bursts, while the slab details provide strong anchors on horizontal strokes.