Slab Unbracketed Atbak 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book text, subheads, pull quotes, classic, confident, crisp, scholarly, emphasis, readability, editorial voice, sturdy italic, slab serif, unbracketed, italic slant, open counters, rounded corners.
A slanted slab serif with unbracketed, blocky serifs and a clean, steady rhythm. Strokes read as mostly uniform with gentle modulation, and terminals are squared off, giving the letters a crisp, engineered finish. Proportions are moderately condensed in the capitals while the lowercase feels generous and legible, with open apertures and smooth curves. Details like the single-storey a and g, the angled entry/exit strokes, and the squared punctuation-like dots reinforce an italic, editorial texture without becoming calligraphic.
Performs well for editorial typography where an italic is used for emphasis—magazine features, book interiors, introductions, and pull quotes. It also suits subheads and short headlines that benefit from a firm slab-serif presence without heavy contrast, especially in layouts aiming for a classic-but-contemporary voice.
The overall tone is polished and pragmatic: it suggests authority and clarity more than ornament. The italic slant adds forward motion and emphasis, while the slab serifs keep the voice grounded and slightly institutional—suited to serious, informational settings with a touch of personality.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic that remains structurally robust and highly legible, pairing a decisive slab-serif footprint with smooth, modernized curves. It balances emphasis and readability so the italic can function both as a supporting text style and as a distinctive voice for highlighted passages.
Numerals are sturdy and readable, matching the squared serif logic and maintaining consistent spacing. The caps have a slightly formal, headline-ready stance, while the lowercase carries the workhorse readability expected for longer lines of text.