Slab Unbracketed Atkah 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: book italic, editorial text, quotations, headlines, pull quotes, vintage, literary, academic, refined, classic, italic companion, classic texture, editorial voice, emphasis, oblique, calligraphic, chiseled, crisp, angular.
An oblique slab-serif with crisp, unbracketed terminals and a steady, low-contrast stroke. The letterforms show sharp, slightly chiseled joins and a lively italic rhythm, with modest curves countered by angular details on diagonals and serifs. Proportions lean traditional: a compact x-height, relatively long ascenders, and open counters that keep the texture readable in text. Numerals and capitals carry the same square-ended serif language, producing a consistent, slightly formal color across lines.
Well-suited for book and editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, and secondary passages. It can also serve in display settings—chapter openers, pull quotes, and short headlines—when a classic, slightly dramatic slanted slab-serif character is desired.
The overall tone feels vintage and bookish, with a poised, old-style italic energy rather than a modern corporate slickness. Its pointed details and slanted posture add motion and emphasis, suggesting editorial seriousness with a touch of classic flair.
The design appears intended to provide an expressive italic companion with sturdy slab-serifs and traditional proportions, balancing readability with distinctive, sharply cut detailing for a historical or literary feel.
In running text, the slant and pronounced serif cuts create a textured, slightly sparkling page color, especially where diagonals and entry/exit strokes repeat. The design reads as confident and distinctive for emphasis while remaining conventional enough to pair with more reserved romans.