Slab Unbracketed Tilab 1 is a very light, normal width, monoline, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, packaging, posters, signage, headlines, technical, modern, precise, minimal, retro-futurist, clarity, systematic design, technical flavor, display utility, squared, rounded corners, geometric, high contrast, open counters.
This typeface combines thin, consistent strokes with pronounced slab-like terminals that are square-cut and unbracketed. The overall construction is geometric and rectilinear, softened by rounded outer corners on many characters (notably the curved forms), creating a clean, engineered silhouette. Curves tend to resolve into flattened arcs rather than fully circular bowls, and horizontals often extend into crisp, blocky endcaps that read like small slabs. Spacing feels even and airy, with relatively open counters and a measured rhythm that stays controlled in text.
It suits interface labels, wayfinding and signage systems, and product packaging where a technical, contemporary feel is desired. The thin strokes and crisp terminals also work well for larger-size headlines, posters, and display settings where its geometric details remain clear. It can be effective in brand systems that want a modern-industrial or minimalist voice without resorting to a purely sans-serif look.
The tone is cool and disciplined, with a quietly retro-futurist flavor reminiscent of technical labeling and mid-century modern signage. Rounded corners keep it from feeling harsh, while the squared terminals maintain a precise, utilitarian voice. Overall it communicates clarity, order, and a mildly industrial sophistication.
The design appears intended to blend the clarity of a light, engineered skeleton with the authority and structure of slab terminals. By pairing squared cuts with rounded corners, it aims for a precise, contemporary aesthetic that still feels approachable and systematic in text.
Uppercase forms are narrow and orderly with long, straight stems, while the lowercase maintains the same squared-terminal logic and keeps joins and endings crisp. Numerals follow the same geometric approach, favoring simple, open shapes and flat-sided curves, which helps them sit consistently alongside the letters.