Slab Unbracketed Atkeh 2 is a light, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book design, pull quotes, branding, bookish, classic, refined, measured, text italic, editorial tone, structured elegance, clarity, slab serif, unbracketed, oblique, crisp, airy.
A slanted slab-serif with crisp, square-ended terminals and clearly unbracketed serifs that meet stems cleanly. Strokes stay fairly even, with moderate thinning in joins and curves, creating an airy color on the page. The proportions are open and readable, with generous counters and slightly extended horizontals; rounded letters like O/Q are broad and smooth, and the numerals carry the same oblique rhythm with straightforward, linear construction. Overall spacing feels relaxed, emphasizing clarity and an elegant, steady cadence in text.
Well suited to editorial layouts where an italic voice needs to remain highly legible—magazine features, book interiors, introductions, and pull quotes. It can also work for brand systems that want a polished, literary feel, especially in headlines or short paragraphs where the slanted slab character can lead the eye.
The tone is formal and editorial, with a literary, old-style sensibility translated into a clean slab-serif framework. Its slant adds motion and sophistication without becoming playful, giving it a composed, cultivated voice suited to refined typography.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic companion with strong structure and clear slab-serif signaling, balancing classic typographic tone with crisp, square detailing. Its emphasis on open forms and steady rhythm suggests a focus on readable, elegant text settings rather than decorative display.
In the sample text, the italic rhythm is consistent and the serifs read as crisp accents rather than heavy blocks, helping long lines stay smooth. The sharp, square serifs and restrained contrast keep the design feeling precise and contemporary despite its traditional roots.