Slab Unbracketed Ufba 17 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A very light, monoline slab serif with crisp, unbracketed terminals and a clean, even rhythm. The letterforms rely on simple geometry—round bowls, straight-sided stems, and flat, squared serifs that read as small horizontal caps. Proportions are fairly restrained with generous sidebearings, producing an airy texture in text. The lowercase shows single-storey forms for a and g, compact shoulders, and plainly drawn joins, while figures are simple and lightly built with smooth curves and consistent stroke weight.
Well suited to editorial layouts, magazine pull quotes, and bookish branding where a light, disciplined slab serif can add structure without visual weight. It can also work for packaging and refined display settings that benefit from crisp, squared terminals and a clean, modern texture.
The tone is calm and refined, combining a contemporary, pared-back sensibility with a subtle editorial seriousness. Its light strokes and squared details feel measured and understated rather than decorative, giving copy a quiet, cultivated voice.
The design appears intended to offer a modern slab serif voice with minimal contrast and tightly controlled details, emphasizing neat geometry and a gentle, luminous color on the page. It aims to balance classic serif cues with a contemporary, simplified construction for versatile display and editorial use.
At larger sizes the sharp corners and squared serif endings read especially clearly, while in continuous text the generous spacing and open shapes keep the page light and breathable. The overall personality leans toward clarity and elegance over emphasis or ruggedness.