Slab Unbracketed Ufne 1 is a very light, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book design, pull quotes, packaging, refined, airy, classic, literate, elegant italic, editorial voice, structured slab, lightweight display, slab serif, unbracketed serifs, calligraphic italic, open counters, high aperture.
A very delicate italic slab serif with unbracketed, squared serifs and a noticeably airy, open texture. Strokes are thin and even, with a gently calligraphic slant and smooth, continuous curves. The letterforms lean on wide proportions and generous sidebearings, creating a relaxed rhythm, while terminals and serifs remain crisp and straight-edged. Rounds are clean and open, and the numerals follow the same light, streamlined construction for a consistent page color.
Well suited to editorial typography where an italic voice is needed with more structure than a pure serif italic—magazines, books, essays, and pull quotes. It can also work for premium packaging and brand language that aims for a quiet, sophisticated tone, especially at medium to larger sizes where its fine strokes and open spacing can breathe.
The overall tone feels refined and literary, with a calm, understated elegance. Its light footprint and italic motion lend it a cultured, editorial voice that reads as thoughtful rather than loud or decorative.
The design appears intended to provide a lightweight, wide-setting italic slab serif that combines crisp, squared serif structure with smooth, flowing italic forms. It aims to deliver an elegant, editorial texture with a clear, consistent rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
In text, the spacing and wide set emphasize a breezy, modern-classic feel, while the slab details add structure so the italic doesn’t become overly delicate. The design favors clarity through open shapes and restrained detailing, keeping the texture even across mixed-case and figures.