Slab Unbracketed Tufe 9 is a very light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is an italic slab serif with sharply cut, unbracketed serifs and a noticeably condensed overall footprint. Strokes stay relatively even in weight, with gentle modulation that reads more as a drawn italic rhythm than high-contrast stress. Terminals are crisp and angled, counters are compact, and the curves (notably in C, O, and the lowercase) feel taut and controlled rather than soft. The slanted construction is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, creating a steady diagonal flow and a narrow, vertical cadence.
It suits editorial design where a refined italic voice is needed—magazine features, book interiors, introductions, and pull quotes. The condensed rhythm also makes it effective for elegant headlines or subheads where space is limited, and for branding accents that want a classic, tailored feel.
The tone is polished and literary, evoking traditional book typography and fashion/editorial styling. Its lean, precise detailing and cool restraint lend a sense of sophistication, while the italic slant adds motion and emphasis without becoming flamboyant.
The design appears intended as a sophisticated italic companion with a crisp slab-serif presence—combining a narrow, space-conscious silhouette with clean, square serif joins and a controlled, literary texture for high-end typography.
Capitals are stately and streamlined with prominent, clean slab endings, while the lowercase shows a more calligraphic italic structure (single-story a, looping g, and a lively f) that keeps the texture animated. Numerals follow the same narrow, slanted logic, with open, elegant shapes that align well with text settings.