Slab Unbracketed Tirab 2 is a very light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, magazines, branding, posters, airy, refined, literary, modern classic, delicate, elegant slabs, editorial tone, premium branding, lightweight display, hairline, high aperture, open counters, slab serif, unbracketed serifs.
A very light, hairline slab-serif design with unbracketed, square-ended serifs and crisp terminals. Strokes are uniformly thin with minimal modulation, giving the letterforms a precise, drawn-with-a-penline feel. Proportions are relatively open and spacious: round forms are broad, counters are generous, and curves resolve into straight stems with clean, geometric discipline. The lowercase shows a readable, traditional structure with simple two-storey forms where expected, modest ascenders/descenders, and small, neat punctuation-like details (e.g., i/j dots) that stay understated at this weight.
Best suited to display and large text applications such as magazine headlines, book jackets, cultural event materials, and premium branding where a light, refined slab-serif voice is desired. It can also work for short pull quotes or section heads when adequate size and contrast are maintained.
The overall tone is elegant and quiet, leaning toward editorial sophistication rather than utilitarian ruggedness. Its hairline slabs add a subtle architectural, bookish character—more gallery program than industrial signage—while the wide, open rhythm keeps it contemporary and calm.
The design appears intended to combine the clarity and structure of slab serifs with an unusually delicate, fashion-forward weight. It emphasizes openness, precision, and a composed rhythm to deliver a modern classic feel for editorial and brand-led typography.
At display sizes the hairline slabs and fine joins read as distinctive details, but the thin horizontal strokes and small interior features may require careful sizing and contrast management on screens or against busy backgrounds. The figures match the airy construction, with light presence and clear outlines suited to refined settings.