Slab Unbracketed Ufbe 9 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A very slender slab-serif with crisp, unbracketed rectangular serifs and an overall hairline-like color. Strokes are largely uniform with minimal modulation, giving the letters a clean, linear rhythm. Proportions are classical and slightly condensed in feel, with generous counters and ample interior space that keep the design open despite the thin weight. Capitals are tall and stately, while the lowercase shows a traditional serif structure with a two-storey a and g, narrow joins, and neatly cut terminals; numerals are similarly delicate with clear, straightforward forms.
Best used at display sizes where the fine strokes and crisp slab serifs can remain intact—such as magazine headlines, elegant posters, book covers, and brand wordmarks. It also works for short editorial pull quotes or titling in layouts with generous leading and high contrast backgrounds.
The tone is quiet and polished, combining a contemporary sharpness with a distinctly literary, editorial demeanor. Its thin strokes and precise slab endings create a sense of restraint and sophistication, suited to refined, minimalist typography rather than loud display impact.
The design appears intended to provide a modern, ultra-light slab-serif voice that feels architectural and refined, offering the structure of slabs without the heaviness typically associated with the genre.
In text, the face reads with a strong vertical emphasis and a measured, evenly spaced cadence. The slab serifs add structure and alignment cues that help maintain clarity at larger sizes, while the extremely light stroke weight makes it feel most comfortable in spacious settings.