Slab Unbracketed Ulris 2 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book jackets, editorial, quotations, posters, branding, retro, literary, typewriter, quirky, space saving, vintage tone, editorial voice, printed feel, readable italic, slab serif, unbracketed, monolinear, angular, compact.
This is a compact italic slab serif with square, unbracketed serifs and a crisp, slightly calligraphic slant. Strokes stay relatively even with modest thick–thin modulation, while terminals and serifs often end in blocky feet that read like stamped or typed forms. The letterforms are narrow with tight internal counters and a lively baseline rhythm; curves are slightly pinched and oval shapes (like O and 0) lean and compress, reinforcing the condensed texture. Numerals follow the same narrow, italicized construction, with simple, open shapes and firm slab endings that keep them visually aligned with the text.
It suits editorial headlines, pull quotes, and book or magazine applications where a compact, characterful italic is needed. The narrow texture can help fit more copy into limited space for posters, packaging, and branding accents, especially when a retro or typewritten flavor is desired.
The overall tone feels vintage and literary, balancing a utilitarian, typewriter-like crispness with a personable italic motion. Its narrow, slanted rhythm gives it urgency and character, making it feel expressive without becoming decorative or script-like.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic slab serif that feels both pragmatic and distinctive: space-efficient, legible at text-to-display sizes, and recognizably “printed” through its square serifs and consistent stroke behavior.
Capitals are tall and upright in presence despite the slant, with straightforward geometry and sturdy slab finishing. Lowercase forms show a slightly more fluid, handwritten cadence, especially in rounded letters and the italicized joins, which adds charm to longer passages while keeping a consistent, engineered structure.