Slab Unbracketed Tikeh 8 is a very light, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
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A very light slab-serif with crisp, unbracketed serifs and a clean, open construction. Strokes remain largely even with minimal modulation, giving the letters a delicate, hairline presence while the serifs provide clear structure. Counters are generous and curves are smooth and round, with a measured rhythm and ample spacing that keeps long text from feeling crowded. The lowercase shows a prominent x-height relative to ascenders, supporting readability at display and larger text sizes despite the thin strokes.
Well suited to editorial typography—magazine titles, pull quotes, and refined headlines—where its thin strokes and structured slabs can read as premium and composed. It also fits book covers and poster work that benefits from an airy, high-end serif voice, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the hairline details remain clear.
The overall tone is elegant and editorial, combining a quiet, contemporary crispness with a classic, literary feel. Its lightness reads airy and poised, while the squared serifs add a subtle authority and formality.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, lightweight slab-serif voice: crisp, structured, and spacious, balancing delicate strokes with assertive squared serifs for a distinctive editorial presence.
Round forms like O and C feel broad and even, and the numerals share the same light, open character with clear, simple silhouettes. The serifs stay consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, creating a cohesive texture that looks intentional rather than ornamental.