Slab Unbracketed Tuko 2 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazine, fashion, invitations, branding, elegant, refined, airy, modern classic, editorial voice, elegant display, lightweight refinement, italic emphasis, crisp, delicate, slab serif, unbracketed, chiseled.
A very delicate italic slab serif with crisp, unbracketed terminals and a clean, measured rhythm. Strokes stay consistently thin, with subtly squared slab endings that read more like fine, chiseled caps than heavy blocks. The italic slant is steady and smooth, supported by open counters, restrained curves, and slightly calligraphic joins in the lowercase that keep forms legible despite the light build. Numerals and capitals maintain a formal, classical structure, while the overall texture remains airy and precise.
Well-suited to editorial settings such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, and refined display typography where an elegant italic voice is needed. It can also work for upscale branding, packaging, and invitations, especially when used at larger sizes or with generous spacing to preserve its delicate details.
The font conveys a poised, editorial sophistication—quietly luxurious rather than loud. Its thin, italicized slabs add a cultivated, fashion-forward tone that feels contemporary while still referencing classic book and magazine typography.
The design appears intended to combine the authority of slab serifs with a graceful, italic, high-fashion sensibility. By keeping serifs unbracketed and the stroke weight extremely light, it aims for a crisp, modern look that still feels rooted in traditional letterform construction.
The italics are integral to the design rather than an oblique: curves and entry/exit strokes are shaped to keep spacing even and color consistent. The light weight emphasizes whitespace, so the type feels best when given room to breathe and when paired with careful leading and contrast against the background.