Slab Unbracketed Tusu 4 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: editorial headlines, fashion branding, magazine titles, posters, logotypes, fashion, editorial, elegant, modernist, dramatic, space-saving, editorial tone, luxury feel, modern refinement, condensed, high-waisted, crisp, refined, airy.
A tightly condensed italic slab serif with long ascenders/descenders and a noticeably vertical, high-waisted silhouette. Strokes are hairline-thin overall with clear contrast, and the square, unbracketed slab terminals read as crisp cutoffs rather than soft transitions. Curves are narrow and controlled, counters are small, and the rhythm is driven by tall upright stems and steep diagonals that keep the texture light and taut. Numerals and capitals follow the same narrow, elongated proportions, producing a sleek, continuous flow in lines of text.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and brand marks where its condensed elegance and crisp slabs can be appreciated. It can also work for short subheads or titling in layouts that benefit from a light, airy texture, but it is most compelling when given room and size.
The font conveys a polished, fashion-forward tone—cool, poised, and a bit theatrical. Its condensed, italic stance and razor-thin strokes feel luxurious and sophisticated, with an editorial confidence that suits high-end branding and refined typography.
This design appears intended as a modern, condensed italic slab that blends sharp, unbracketed terminals with an elevated, high-waisted proportion system. The goal reads as creating an elegant, space-saving display face with a distinctive editorial sparkle and strong typographic personality.
At display sizes the sharp slab terminals and tight spacing create a distinctive, high-contrast sparkle, while the slender joins and narrow counters can make dense passages feel delicate. The italic angle is consistent and gives words a fast, streamlined motion without becoming calligraphic.