Slab Unbracketed Dubof 1 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A right-leaning slab serif with unbracketed, blocky serifs and a broad set that gives letters generous horizontal presence. Strokes show moderate contrast, with rounded joins and softened terminals that keep the heavy slabs from feeling overly rigid. The italic is more than a simple slant: many forms have a subtly calligraphic rhythm, with lively curves in letters like a, g, and y, and a flowing, slightly cursive structure in the lowercase. Numerals are sturdy and open, matching the wide proportions and maintaining clear counters at text sizes.
It works particularly well for magazine and book contexts where an italic slab can provide a distinctive, readable voice. Use it for editorial headlines, pull quotes, section openers, and branding systems that want a traditional foundation with a more animated italic texture.
The tone is classic and editorial, evoking book typography and old-style print without becoming ornate. Its confident slabs and lively italic movement create a voice that feels scholarly and authoritative, with a faint retro warmth suitable for long-form reading and headline emphasis alike.
The design appears intended to merge sturdy, square-ended slab serifs with an italic that feels traditionally rooted yet expressive, giving designers a familiar editorial tool that stands out through width and energetic letterform motion.
Spacing and rhythm read even in the sample paragraph, with strong word shapes and stable baselines. The wide set and prominent serifs make it visually assertive, so it benefits from a bit of breathing room in tight layouts.