Slab Unbracketed Atkon 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, essays, quotations, literary, refined, classic, formal, readability, editorial tone, classic italic, text emphasis, slab serif, unbracketed, sharply serifed, calligraphic, oldstyle figures.
A slender italic slab serif with crisp, unbracketed terminals and a calm, even stroke. Serifs read as square-cut and assertive, while the italic construction brings a smooth rightward flow and a gently calligraphic cadence. Curves are open and moderately round, counters stay clear, and spacing feels measured rather than tight. Numerals appear traditional in proportion and styling, complementing the text face with an oldstyle-like rhythm.
Well-suited to editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, and long-form reading. It can also serve in refined headlines and pull quotes when a classic, structured italic is desired without high-contrast delicacy.
The overall tone is literary and composed, balancing a classic bookish feel with a slightly sharper, more editorial edge from the square slab endings. It suggests authority without heaviness and reads as polished rather than decorative.
Likely designed to provide a readable, traditionally oriented italic with the added backbone and clarity of square-cut slab serifs. The intent appears to be a disciplined text companion that maintains pace and legibility while conveying a cultivated, editorial personality.
The sample text shows a consistent diagonal stress and lively italic entry/exit strokes that keep long passages moving. The slab serifs add structure at small sizes while the modest detailing avoids looking overly ornate.