Slab Unbracketed Anju 5 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, captions, branding, editorial, retro, technical, efficient, no-nonsense, space saving, emphasis, clarity, authority, impact, slab serif, condensed, unbracketed serifs, square terminals, high contrast slant.
A condensed, right-leaning slab serif with crisp, unbracketed rectangular serifs and mostly uniform stroke weight. The design keeps counters fairly open for its width, with squared-off terminals, firm horizontals, and a slightly mechanical, built-from-straight-strokes feel that’s softened by rounded bowls in letters like C, G, O, and Q. Uppercase forms are compact and upright in structure despite the italic slant, while lowercase shows simple, utilitarian shapes (single-storey a and g) and a straightforward, readable rhythm. Figures are similarly condensed, with clear, angular construction and consistent serif treatment.
Works well for editorial headlines and subheads where a condensed italic can add urgency and emphasis without losing structure. It also suits posters, packaging, and branding systems that want a crisp, slightly industrial slab-serif voice, and can serve effectively in short captions or labels where narrow width is helpful.
The overall tone reads purposeful and editorial—like a contemporary take on a mid-century condensed italic used for emphasis in headlines, captions, and signage. Its sharp corners and slab serifs add authority and a slightly industrial flavor, while the narrow proportions and steady rhythm keep it brisk and efficient on the page.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, italicized slab-serif option that stays disciplined and legible, providing emphasis and hierarchy in space-constrained layouts while maintaining a sturdy, engineered presence.
The slant is assertive without becoming calligraphic, and the serif blocks stay clean and square rather than tapered or curved. The condensed set width and tight internal geometry create a strong vertical texture that can feel energetic in short bursts.