Slab Unbracketed Tigay 2 is a very light, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A very thin, airy slab serif with crisp, unbracketed rectangular serifs and a consistent, low-contrast stroke rhythm. The letterforms feel horizontally generous with wide bowls and open counters, while terminals and joins stay clean and squared-off. Curves are smooth and restrained, and the overall spacing reads even and measured, keeping the texture light on the page. Numerals follow the same delicate construction, with simple, open shapes and minimal ornamentation.
This font is well suited to display sizes such as headlines, pull quotes, magazine titles, and book-cover typography where its fine details and crisp slabs can be appreciated. It can also support premium branding and packaging when printed or rendered at sizes large enough to preserve the delicate strokes.
The tone is quiet and cultivated—more bookish than loud—combining classical serif cues with a modern, pared-back sharpness. Its hairline presence suggests elegance and restraint, giving text an orderly, composed voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, minimalist take on slab-serif formality—keeping traditional structure and serif authority while reducing weight and contrast for a lighter, more elegant presence.
In the text sample, the thin strokes and prominent serifs create a high-detail, low-density color that works best when given room to breathe. The design’s clarity comes from its strict geometry at the serif joins and the consistent, lightly drawn outlines rather than dramatic modulation.