Slab Unbracketed Tibaz 1 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A very thin, airy slab serif with crisp, square-ended terminals and unbracketed serifs that read as small, flat caps rather than heavy slabs. Strokes are consistently fine with minimal contrast, and curves are drawn with a clean, controlled geometry that keeps counters open and round. Proportions feel lightly condensed in places, with tall ascenders/descenders and generous white space that emphasizes the hairline construction. Numerals follow the same delicate logic, with simple forms and small slab finishing on key strokes.
This face suits editorial headlines, magazine display typography, and refined branding where a light touch is desired. It can work well for packaging, invitations, and minimalist identity systems, especially when set with ample tracking and breathing room.
The overall tone is refined and understated—more literary than loud—projecting a calm, contemporary classicism. Its thin lines and precise serifs lend a polished, editorial feel, suitable for elegant settings where subtlety reads as sophistication.
The design appears intended to merge slab-serif structure with a delicate, modern hairline execution, offering a distinctive serif voice that feels formal without becoming ornate. It prioritizes clarity of form and an elegant silhouette over heavy texture, aiming for a premium, contemporary reading of a slab serif.
In text, the hairline weight creates a bright page color and a smooth rhythm, but the fine serifs and thin joins suggest it will be most comfortable at larger sizes or in high-contrast print/digital conditions. The ampersand and curved letters maintain a consistent, clean drawing style, reinforcing a cohesive, minimal serif personality.