Slab Unbracketed Atbup 9 is a light, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A slanted slab-serif with crisp, unbracketed terminals and a restrained, low-contrast stroke model. The letters show wide, open counters and generous sidebearings, giving a relaxed horizontal rhythm, while the italic construction introduces a steady forward motion. Serifs are flat and square at the ends, and joins stay clean and sharp rather than softened; curves are smooth and round, with clear, uncluttered apertures in forms like c, e, and s. Numerals follow the same calm, slightly elliptical feel, reading clearly at text size.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, magazines, and essays where an italic voice is desired as the primary texture. It can also serve nicely for pull quotes, headings, and identity work that benefits from a classic serif presence with a contemporary, wide-set rhythm.
The overall tone feels editorial and literary—polished and traditional without becoming ornate. Its slant and broad proportions add a gentle dynamism that suggests thoughtful, bookish sophistication rather than loud display.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic slab-serif that stays clear and composed in continuous text, pairing crisp, square-ended serifs with open forms for comfortable readability and an editorial finish.
In the sample text, the texture remains even and readable, with consistent spacing and a measured cadence across mixed-case passages. The italic angle is noticeable but not extreme, helping longer lines keep a smooth flow while preserving clear word shapes.