Slab Unbracketed Arnip 10 is a light, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, quirky, hand-hewn, lively, retro, storybook, handcrafted feel, distinctive display, retro flavor, expressive texture, angular, faceted, chiseled, spiky, irregular.
A slanted slab-serif design with crisp, unbracketed terminals and a distinctly faceted, hand-cut outline. Strokes are generally light with noticeable modulation, and many curves resolve into angled segments that create an octagonal, chiseled impression. Serifs read as short, square slabs that vary slightly in size and alignment, reinforcing an intentionally irregular, handmade rhythm. Spacing and widths feel uneven in an expressive way, giving the alphabet a lively, shifting texture while maintaining clear letterforms.
Best suited to headlines, short paragraphs in display sizes, and any setting where a hand-hewn, distinctive texture is desirable—such as posters, book covers, packaging, and character-driven branding. It can also work for pull quotes or section openers where its angular slab details can be appreciated.
The overall tone feels quirky and artisanal, like lettering cut from wood or scratched into signage. Its sharp corners and animated slant lend energy and a slightly mischievous character, evoking retro display typography and playful editorial voices rather than formal or corporate moods.
The design appears intended to blend the sturdiness of slab serifs with an intentionally irregular, carved look. By replacing smooth curves with angled segments and keeping an energetic slant, it aims to feel crafted and expressive while remaining legible for display use.
The sample text shows the face holding together well at larger sizes, where the angular joins and slab terminals become part of the personality. Numerals share the same faceted construction, giving figures a stylized, drawn quality that matches the letters.