Slab Bracketed Dara 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a bracketed slab serif with sturdy, block-like serifs that connect to stems via smooth curves, giving the letterforms a solid but not overly rigid feel. Strokes are largely even, with gentle modulation that stays consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals. Proportions feel balanced and text-oriented: capitals are broad and steady, lowercase has round counters and clear joins, and spacing reads open enough for comfortable paragraph setting. Details like the curved leg on R, the symmetrical, stable M, and the compact, well-supported bowls on b/d/p/q reinforce a pragmatic, print-friendly construction.
It suits long-form reading in books, magazines, and reports where a stable, highly legible serif is desired. The confident slabs also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and brand applications that need a traditional, grounded voice without feeling overly formal.
The overall tone is dependable and classic, with an editorial, bookish warmth rather than a sharp modern edge. Its slab-serifs add authority and structure, while the rounded joins and moderate proportions keep it approachable and conversational in text.
The design appears intended as a practical slab serif for general-purpose typography, combining robust serifs and calm rhythm to maintain clarity across a range of sizes. It prioritizes reliable readability and a familiar print sensibility while retaining enough character for editorial display moments.
The italic is not shown; all samples appear upright. Numerals are sturdy and straightforward, with clear differentiation between similar shapes, and the punctuation in the sample text blends cleanly with the overall rhythm.