Slab Unbracketed Andu 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, book design, editorial decks, headlines, pull quotes, editorial, classic, scholarly, formal, measured, editorial voice, authoritative tone, headline emphasis, readable italic, slab serif, unbracketed, oblique, angular, open counters.
A slanted slab serif with square, unbracketed terminals and a steady, even stroke weight. The letterforms show broad proportions and generous sidebearings, creating an open texture in lines of text. Serifs read as crisp and blocky, with angular joins and a restrained, mechanical rhythm rather than calligraphic modulation. Bowls and counters stay open, while diagonals and arms maintain a consistent italic slant that keeps the overall silhouette clean and disciplined.
This face performs well in editorial typography—magazines, book jackets, section openers, and feature headlines—where a slanted slab serif can add emphasis without sacrificing structure. It also suits pull quotes and short-to-medium text passages when a firm, traditional voice is needed with a bit of momentum.
The tone is editorial and academically minded, combining the authority of slab serifs with an energetic slant. It feels classic and trustworthy, suited to contexts where clarity and seriousness are desired without becoming overly rigid. The italic posture adds forward motion and a slightly rhetorical, headline-ready character.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, publication-oriented slab serif voice in an italic posture: crisp, unbracketed serifs for authority and definition, paired with open spacing and steady strokes for legibility. Overall, it aims for a confident, classic look that reads cleanly in display and editorial settings.
Caps have a sturdy, sign-like presence, while the lowercase keeps a readable, conventional structure with a straightforward, text-oriented rhythm. Numerals follow the same crisp serif treatment and maintain clear differentiation at a glance, reinforcing the font’s utilitarian, publication-friendly feel.