Slab Unbracketed Tigew 5 is a very light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A very light, monolinear slab serif with crisp, unbracketed terminals and a distinctly faceted construction. Curves are rendered as octagonal or chamfered outlines, giving bowls and rounds a polygonal, engraved look. Serifs are short and rectangular, aligning squarely with stems; joins stay clean and sharp with little modulation. Proportions are relatively tall with compact widths, and spacing reads even and controlled in text, producing a tidy, linear rhythm.
Best suited to display sizes where the faceted curves and sharp slab terminals can read clearly—headlines, posters, book or magazine titling, packaging, and signage. In short text and pull quotes it lends a precise, crafted texture; for extended small-size body text it will benefit from generous size and leading due to its very light strokes.
The overall tone feels architectural and technical, like lettering drafted from a blueprint or cut from thin metal. Its angular rounding adds a refined, slightly futuristic flavor while keeping a restrained, minimalist demeanor.
The design appears intended to blend classic slab-serif structure with a geometric, chamfered drawing model, creating a distinctive voice that feels engineered rather than calligraphic. It aims for clarity and sophistication through consistent stroke weight, sharp joins, and polygonal rounding.
The faceting is most noticeable in O/C/G and the numerals, where rounded forms resolve into straight segments. Diagonals (V/W/X/Y) stay thin and taut, while the slab terminals and straight-sided counters keep the texture consistent across both capitals and lowercase.