Slab Unbracketed Tufe 5 is a very light, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A hairline italic slab serif with tall proportions and a tight, economical footprint. Strokes are uniformly thin with little visible modulation, while the slab serifs read as small, flat terminals that attach cleanly and squarely to stems. Curves are smooth and open, counters are generous, and spacing feels measured rather than loose, producing an even, lightly textured line. Numerals follow the same lean, delicate construction and maintain the font’s crisp, pared-back geometry.
Best suited to display and short-to-medium text where delicacy and atmosphere are desirable—magazine headlines, pull quotes, fashion and lifestyle branding, book covers, and refined invitations. It will reward generous sizes and careful reproduction where its thin strokes and crisp slabs can remain clear.
The overall tone is quiet and cultivated—more boutique and editorial than utilitarian. Its restrained slabs and high-contrast-by-shape (not by stroke) give it a poised, slightly vintage sophistication without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a refined italic voice with minimal stroke variation, pairing a slender silhouette with crisp slab terminals for a distinctive editorial signature. It prioritizes elegance and rhythm over heaviness, aiming for a modern, boutique interpretation of a classic serif italic.
The italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, creating a continuous forward rhythm. Hairline joins and small serifs make the design feel precise, with a clean, modern edge despite its classical serif cues.