Slab Unbracketed Take 8 is a very light, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazine, branding, packaging, airy, modern, refined, bookish, contemporary serif, text clarity, clean detailing, editorial tone, slab serif, unbracketed, monolinear, open counters, generous spacing.
A very light, monolinear slab serif with unbracketed, square terminals and a clean, steady rhythm. Serifs read as crisp horizontal and vertical slabs with minimal stroke modulation, giving the design a precise, architectural feel. The letterforms are drawn with open counters and ample interior space, and the lowercase shows a tall x-height that keeps text legible despite the fine strokes. Rounded shapes (C, O, e) are smoothly constructed, while diagonals (V, W, Y) stay sharp and controlled; the overall impression is wide-set with calm, even color in paragraphs.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, book and magazine typography, and other reading-oriented settings where a distinctive but controlled slab serif can add character without overwhelming the page. It can also work for refined branding and packaging, especially when a light, modern serif tone is desired.
The tone is contemporary and restrained, mixing a literary, typeset sensibility with a light, elegant presence. Its crisp slab details add a subtle seriousness, while the thin strokes keep the voice minimal and sophisticated rather than heavy or nostalgic.
The design appears intended to provide a clean, contemporary slab-serif voice with crisp, unbracketed serifs and a light touch, offering typographic personality while maintaining an even, readable texture in text.
In the sample text, the spacing feels generous and consistent, helping the thin strokes avoid looking brittle. Numerals appear straightforward and readable with clear, open forms, matching the font’s uncluttered, text-forward character.