Slab Unbracketed Tuvi 9 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A sharply condensed italic slab serif with a tall, upright rhythm and crisp, square-ended serifs. Strokes stay fairly even in thickness, with minimal contrast and clear, straight joins that keep the silhouette taut and graphic. Curves are narrow and controlled (notably in C/O/Q and the lowercase bowls), while terminals and serifs read as clean, flat accents rather than calligraphic flicks. Spacing appears tight and vertical, producing a fast, column-like texture in text.
Best used for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and display typography where its condensed italic rhythm can create emphasis without requiring heavy weight. It can work well in magazine and book-jacket settings, especially for fashion, culture, or event-driven layouts that benefit from a brisk, vertical texture. In longer passages it will be most comfortable at larger sizes with generous leading due to its tight, narrow letterforms.
The overall tone feels editorial and slightly vintage, with an assertive, headline-ready presence. Its steep italic slant and narrow proportions create a sense of speed and urgency, while the slab details add a confident, poster-like solidity. The result reads as refined but dramatic—well suited to expressive, typographic statements rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver an energetic, space-saving italic voice with strong typographic character. By pairing a condensed skeleton with crisp slab serifs and even stroke weight, it aims to stay legible and structured while still feeling expressive and editorial.
Uppercase forms are particularly tall and compressed, and the numerals follow the same narrow, high-contrast-in-silhouette approach, keeping the set cohesive. The italic angle is consistent across letters and figures, helping lines of text maintain a strong forward motion. The slab serifs are visually prominent despite the overall light construction, providing clear edges and strong word shapes.