Slab Unbracketed Andy 4 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book design, pull quotes, packaging, classic, literary, formal, refined, authoritative italic, editorial emphasis, classic texture, sturdy readability, slab serif, unbracketed serifs, oblique stress, crisp terminals, calligraphic feel.
A slanted slab serif with sturdy, unbracketed rectangular serifs and a largely even stroke weight. Letterforms show an oblique axis and a brisk, forward-leaning rhythm, with crisp sheared terminals and compact proportions in the lowercase. The italics are built as true italic shapes rather than simply mechanically slanted romans, producing lively curves and tightened joins, while maintaining clear, structured silhouettes across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, and literary layouts where an italic with more authority is useful. It can also serve effectively for pull quotes, headlines, and packaging or labels that benefit from a classic italic flavor with strong, squared serifs.
The overall tone reads classic and editorial, with a slightly assertive, ink-on-paper presence. Its forward slant and firm slab serifs add energy and emphasis, while the restrained contrast keeps it composed and professional.
The design appears intended to merge a traditional italic’s motion and readability with the firm structure and presence of slab serifs. The result is an italic that can carry emphasis and display duties without losing the steady texture expected in longer text settings.
Spacing appears relatively open for an italic, helping words remain legible even with the strong diagonal movement. Numerals are similarly slanted and sturdy, matching the text weight and contributing to a consistent, typographic voice.