Slab Unbracketed Tuka 5 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A very slender italic slab serif with crisp, unbracketed terminals and a clean, linear stroke. The forms lean noticeably, with long, flowing entry/exit strokes and sharply cut serifs that read as small, rectangular caps at the ends of stems. Curves are smooth and slightly taut, while joins and terminals stay precise rather than soft, giving the design a controlled, drawn-with-a-pen feel. Proportions are narrow and tall, with generous internal space and an overall light, open rhythm that keeps paragraphs from looking dense.
Works best for display and short-to-medium text where a light, elegant italic voice is desired—such as magazine headlines, book or journal titling, pull quotes, and refined invitations. It can also serve as an accent italic in identity systems where a crisp slab-serif character is needed without adding visual weight.
The tone is poised and editorial—more cultured and literary than loud. Its light presence and pronounced italic motion suggest sophistication and a slightly old-world refinement, suitable for conveying elegance without heavy ornament.
The design appears intended to combine the clarity and structure of slab serifs with a graceful italic calligraphic flow. It prioritizes refinement, spacing, and a smooth reading rhythm, delivering a sophisticated voice for editorial and branding applications.
Capitals appear stately and elongated, while the lowercase shows a lively italic cadence with distinctive, neatly finished terminals. Numerals follow the same airy construction, keeping figures unobtrusive and consistent with text settings.