Slab Unbracketed Surew 12 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A very light italic slab serif with square, unbracketed serifs and a clean, restrained stroke structure. Curves are smoothly drawn with open apertures, while terminals and serifs end in crisp, flat cuts that give the design a subtle architectural edge. Proportions are moderately narrow-to-regular with generous sidebearings, and the italic angle is even and steady across the set. Capitals feel tall and airy, and the figures are simple and text-oriented with consistent alignment and spacing.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a light italic can provide emphasis while remaining highly refined. It can work for book and magazine settings, pull quotes, captions, and elegant titling where the crisp slab serifs add character without heavy contrast. Best used at comfortable text sizes or larger to preserve the delicate stroke weight.
The combination of delicate strokes and crisp slab serifs creates a tone that feels cultivated and editorial rather than rustic. It reads as bookish and composed, with a quiet formality suited to thoughtful, text-led design. The italic character adds a gentle sense of motion without becoming flamboyant.
Likely intended as an elegant, modernized slab italic for editorial systems—combining the clarity and sturdiness of unbracketed slabs with a lightweight, sophisticated texture for emphasis and hierarchy.
The face maintains a consistent rhythm in running text, with clear differentiation between similar shapes and a measured, traditional italic construction. The slab serifs stay visually present even at light weight, which helps define word shapes and gives headings a distinctive, lightly engraved feel.