Slab Unbracketed Sudes 1 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A slender italic serif with crisp, square-ended slab details and a consistent, even rhythm. Strokes are fine and largely monolinear, with small, flat terminals and unbracketed serifs that read as neat horizontal and vertical cuts. The italic is moderately steep, with open counters and smooth, controlled curves; capitals feel stately and slightly wide, while lowercase forms keep a compact, tidy texture. Numerals follow the same light, precise construction, with clear forms and minimal flourish.
Well-suited to editorial settings where a light italic voice is needed—magazine features, book interiors, pull quotes, and refined captions. It can also work for elegant branding, packaging, and invitations where a crisp, cultivated slanted serif helps convey sophistication.
The overall tone is cultured and restrained, suggesting traditional print craftsmanship with a contemporary cleanliness. Its light, slanted forms feel poised and articulate rather than loud, lending a thoughtful, literary mood to text.
The design appears aimed at providing a graceful, text-capable italic with the stability of slab terminals—combining a delicate, airy skeleton with crisp, square serif endings for clarity and a distinctive, refined texture.
The slab-like finishing gives the face a firm baseline presence despite the delicate stroke weight, and the italics maintain a consistent angle across letters for a cohesive flow. The sample text shows an even color at larger sizes, with elegant word shapes and clear punctuation.