Slab Unbracketed Andy 10 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, editorial, branding, classic, confident, sporty, assertive, emphasis, impact, clarity, headline voice, slab serif, unbracketed, oblique, crisp, angular.
This is a right-leaning slab serif with crisp, unbracketed terminals and a compact, tidy rhythm. Strokes read as mostly even in thickness, with clean joins and a generally squared-off finish that keeps forms firm despite the italic slant. Counters are fairly open and the curves (notably in C, G, O, and e) stay controlled and elliptical rather than calligraphic. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, a straightforward r, and a sharply notched, slabbed t; numerals are similarly blunt and steady, with a simple 1 and open, legible 2–3 shapes.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and short passages where an italic voice is needed without sacrificing sturdiness. It can work effectively in editorial layouts, posters, packaging, and brand marks that want a classic serif foundation with a more insistent, energetic slant.
The overall tone is brisk and purposeful: traditional enough to feel established, but slanted and slabbed in a way that adds motion and punch. It suggests editorial emphasis and headline energy rather than delicate sophistication, with a slightly athletic, poster-like confidence.
The design appears intended to provide a strong italic companion with unmistakable slab-serif presence—prioritizing firmness, legibility, and impact. Its squared terminals and steady stroke weight aim to keep the texture authoritative and readable while the slant supplies emphasis and forward motion.
The italic construction appears more like a true italic/oblique hybrid than a script influence: detailing stays mechanical and squared, and serifs remain prominent and consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures. The spacing and proportions feel engineered for clarity at display sizes, where the sharp terminals and slant become part of the texture.