Slab Unbracketed Tilar 1 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book covers, branding, pull quotes, refined, airy, classic, bookish, elegant slabs, modern classic, lightweight display, clean structure, hairline, crisp, delicate, sharp, precise.
A very slender slab serif with crisp, square-cut terminals and unbracketed serifs that read as small horizontal caps rather than heavy blocks. Strokes stay consistently light with minimal modulation, giving the face a clean, linear rhythm. Proportions are fairly classical with open counters and generous spacing; round forms are smooth and even, while joins and terminals remain sharp. The lowercase shows a straightforward, readable construction with a single-storey g and simple, upright forms; figures are light and elegant, with clear differentiation and a slightly calligraphic curve in some numerals.
Best suited to editorial headlines, book jackets, and brand typography where an elegant, lightly structured serif voice is needed. It also works well for pull quotes and titling in spacious layouts, where its thin strokes and crisp slab terminals can remain clear and intentional.
The overall tone is quiet, polished, and literary—more gallery label or magazine than industrial or loud display. Its hairline presence feels modern and minimal, while the slab details add a subtle, traditional seriousness.
The design appears intended to blend classical serif proportions with a modern, hairline slab treatment—delivering a refined, readable voice that feels structured without becoming heavy or blunt.
At text sizes the design’s defining feature is its fine stroke weight and crisp serifing, which produces a high-clarity, high-whitespace texture. In larger settings, the squared terminals and long, thin stems become the main visual motif and give headlines a poised, architectural feel.