Slab Unbracketed Tilaz 4 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, book covers, branding, invitations, refined, editorial, classical, quiet, airy, elegant display, editorial tone, structural clarity, lightweight refinement, hairline, crisp, delicate, high-waisted, flared serifs.
A very light slab serif with crisp, square-ended serifs and a predominantly straight, vertical stress. Strokes are hairline-thin with clean joins, while the slabs read as compact and flat, giving the letterforms a precise, architectural rhythm. Proportions feel tall and open, with generous counters and a slightly high-waisted look in several capitals and ascenders; curves are smooth and measured rather than calligraphic. The lowercase shows a restrained, bookish construction with small details—such as a two-storey “g,” a modestly curved “r,” and a gently tailed “y”—that keep the texture elegant without becoming decorative.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, pull quotes, magazine layouts, and book covers where its hairline construction can stay crisp. It can also work for understated branding and elegant invitations, particularly when paired with ample whitespace and moderate-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is refined and calm, leaning toward classic editorial sophistication. Its thin strokes and crisp slabs convey a sense of precision and restraint, suggesting a cultured, literary voice rather than a loud or playful one.
The design appears intended to blend the stability and structure of slab serifs with a fashion-forward, ultra-light drawing for sophisticated display typography. It prioritizes elegance and typographic texture over ruggedness, aiming for a clean, modern-classic presence.
The figures appear lining with similarly delicate stroke weight, and the overall spacing feels airy, producing a light text color in paragraph settings. The slab treatment remains consistent across straight and curved forms, helping maintain an even cadence despite the extreme lightness.