Slab Unbracketed Atgat 2 is a light, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This italic slab serif shows crisp, square-ended serifs that join the stems without visible bracketing, creating a clean, chiseled edge. Letterforms are compact with a steady, vertical rhythm, and the slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures. Strokes stay relatively even, with only subtle modulation, while counters remain open enough to keep the texture readable in continuous text. Overall proportions feel tidy and controlled, with short crossbars and economical curves that reinforce a streamlined silhouette.
Well-suited for italic roles in books and long-form editorial layouts—introductions, pull quotes, citations, and emphasized passages—where a stable, traditional texture is desirable. It can also work for compact headlines or packaging copy when you want a classic slab-serif voice with clear, crisp edges.
The tone is editorial and literary, with a composed, traditional voice that suggests book typography and formal communication. Its sharp slab details add a slightly emphatic, authoritative flavor, while the italic slant keeps the impression fluid and cultivated rather than rigid.
The design appears intended as a practical, text-oriented italic with unbracketed slab serifs, balancing a classic printing sensibility with a clean, disciplined construction for dependable emphasis in running copy.
The uppercase set reads stately and upright in structure despite the slant, and the numerals share the same disciplined, print-like construction for a cohesive page color. In text, the face builds a darker, slightly insistent texture typical of slab italics, helping emphasis stand out without relying on heavy contrast.