Slab Unbracketed Selon 2 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This is a wiry slab serif with crisp, unbracketed terminals and a largely monolinear stroke feel. Serifs appear as small, squared-off blocks that read cleanly at the ends of stems, while curves stay open and lightly drawn, giving counters an airy look. Proportions are compact and slightly condensed, with modest caps and a straightforward, readable lowercase. Subtle irregularities in stroke alignment and curvature (especially in rounded letters) add a gently hand-rendered rhythm without becoming rough or distressed.
It suits editorial typography where a distinctive but readable serif is needed—magazine features, pull quotes, and book interiors at comfortable sizes. The condensed feel and crisp slab terminals also work well for packaging, café/retail signage, and poster headlines when a touch of personality is desired without sacrificing clarity.
The overall tone feels literary and lightly whimsical—more like an idiosyncratic old book face or a lightly handmade editorial serif than a strict, industrial slab. It conveys friendliness and character while staying legible, giving text a conversational, slightly eccentric voice.
The design appears intended to merge the sturdy presence of a slab serif with a lighter, more personal texture—delivering dependable readability while introducing subtle, humanistic quirks for warmth and memorability.
The uppercase shows simple, squared terminals and steady vertical stress, while the lowercase maintains clear, distinct shapes with unobtrusive serifs and open apertures. Numerals are similarly slender and consistent, matching the text color without looking overly decorative.