Slab Bracketed Data 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, branding, packaging, academic, heritage, bookish, trustworthy, readability, editorial tone, classic voice, durability, bracketed, slab serif, oldstyle, warm, readable.
A bracketed slab serif with sturdy, rectangular serifs that join the stems through soft curves, giving the letterforms a warm, anchored feel. Strokes are largely even with gentle modulation, and the overall rhythm is steady and text-oriented rather than display-sharp. The lowercase shows compact, traditional proportions with clear counters and a two-storey “a,” while the capitals are broad and calmly spaced with slightly tapered joins and moderate apertures. Numerals are lining-style and follow the same robust, serifed construction, maintaining consistent texture alongside the letters.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where its steady texture and robust serifs hold up at typical text sizes. It can also work for headlines, pull quotes, and institutional branding that wants a traditional, dependable voice without an overly ornate serif style.
The tone is scholarly and literary, suggesting printed-page authority and calm professionalism. Its slab serifs add a grounded, dependable voice, while the bracketed joins keep it from feeling mechanical, lending a subtly human, historical character.
The design appears intended to blend slab-serif sturdiness with a more traditional, bookish warmth via bracketed serifs and restrained shaping. It prioritizes consistency and readability in paragraph settings while retaining enough character for tasteful display use.
In running text the type builds an even gray value with clear word shapes, helped by open bowls and stable verticals. The forms avoid extreme geometry; instead they lean on classic book-type cues, making it feel familiar and editorially minded.