Slab Unbracketed Atkey 2 is a very light, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nexa Slab' by Fontfabric (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, pull quotes, literary branding, refined, classic, literary, calm, readability, editorial tone, elegant emphasis, classic warmth, calligraphic, crisp, open, airy, bookish.
A lightly built italic slab serif with crisp, square-ended serifs and a clean, consistent stroke. Letterforms are open and generously spaced, with a moderate slant and smooth, round curves in bowls and counters. Serifs read as flat terminals on horizontals and as small slab feet on stems, giving the design a structured baseline without adding heaviness. The overall rhythm is even and measured, pairing wide capitals with flowing lowercase forms and gently tapered joins.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazines, books, and long-form articles where an italic voice is needed without losing stability. It also works nicely for pull quotes, intros, and refined branding applications that want a classic serif feel with a lighter footprint.
The tone is cultured and editorial, suggesting traditional print sensibilities with a light, contemporary touch. Its slanted posture adds a sense of motion and elegance, while the slab details keep it grounded and composed rather than flamboyant.
The design appears intended as a readable, elegant italic slab serif that combines traditional text-type proportions with squared serif finishing for structure. It aims to deliver a graceful, literary texture while maintaining crispness and consistency in running text.
Numerals follow the same italic logic and feel coherent with the text color, with clear differentiation between open and closed shapes. The design favors clarity through generous counters and restrained detailing, making it feel polished in continuous reading while still distinctive in short lines.