Slab Unbracketed Dihy 14 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book typography, print collateral, captions, typewriter, bookish, vintage, workmanlike, rustic, text economy, practical readability, vintage tone, print utility, slab serif, square serifs, vertical stress, tall caps, small x-height.
A compact slab serif with sturdy, square-ended serifs and generally low stroke modulation. The proportions skew tall and economical, with narrow letterforms, a small x-height, and relatively long ascenders that create a vertical rhythm. Terminals are mostly blunt and rectangular, while curves stay firm and slightly squarish, giving bowls and shoulders a practical, restrained feel. Spacing appears moderate and consistent, and the numerals follow the same straightforward, utilitarian construction.
It suits text-heavy settings where a compact footprint and clear serifed rhythm are helpful, such as book interiors, editorial layouts, and print collateral. The sturdy slabs also work well for headings, subheads, and captions that need a practical, slightly vintage voice without high-contrast delicacy.
The overall tone feels typewriter-adjacent and old-print practical—more workmanlike than refined. It suggests vintage editorial material, modest academic seriousness, and a slightly rugged, analog character rather than sleek modernity.
The font appears intended to deliver a reliable, space-efficient slab serif for reading and general-purpose typography, borrowing cues from typewriter and mid-century print forms while keeping construction straightforward and durable.
The design balances crisp slab serifs with subtly softened contours, avoiding extreme sharpness while keeping a firm, mechanical presence. Uppercase forms read authoritative and compact, while the lowercase maintains a simple, legible structure that reinforces the text-centric intent.