Slab Unbracketed Dihy 16 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
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This typeface is a compact slab serif with crisp, unbracketed serifs that meet stems squarely. Strokes stay relatively even, with only gentle modulation, creating a steady, print-like texture. Proportions are condensed and economical, with slightly narrow capitals and a modest x-height that leaves noticeable ascenders and descenders for a classical rhythm. Letterforms show oldstyle influences in the lowercase—most evident in the two-storey “a,” the lively “g,” and the angled or subtly flared joins—while maintaining clean, straight-sided construction and firm terminals.
It suits editorial typography and bookish applications where a traditional slab serif voice is desired, working well for pull quotes, headings, and compact setting. The firm serifs and condensed build also make it useful for packaging, labels, and poster headlines where space is tight and a vintage, print-forward feel is beneficial.
The overall tone feels literary and archival, like a text face pulled from traditional printing rather than a contemporary corporate sans. Its crisp slabs add a hint of ruggedness and authority, while the narrow proportions and oldstyle details introduce a gentle eccentricity that keeps it from feeling sterile.
The design appears intended to blend classical text-face familiarity with the sturdiness of slab serifs, delivering a compact, readable rhythm and a subtly antique flavor. Its restrained contrast and square serif construction suggest a focus on dependable print texture with a touch of character.
In text, the narrow set and strong serifs create a pronounced horizontal cadence, especially across uppercase words. The numerals appear lining and straightforward, matching the sturdy, printed character of the letters without decorative extremes.