Slab Unbracketed Tufe 1 is a very light, narrow, monoline, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, technical labels, brand marks, technical, typewriter, architectural, retro, precise, geometric construction, technical tone, retro display, compact setting, schematic styling, angular, condensed, octagonal, sharp, spiky.
A very light, single-stroke design with a pronounced rightward slant and a condensed overall footprint. Letterforms are built from straight segments and abrupt corners, giving many curves an octagonal, faceted feel (notably in C, G, O, Q and the numerals). Serifs are slab-like and unbracketed, appearing as small, squared terminals that reinforce the engineered, drafted rhythm. Counters are tight and vertical stress is emphasized; joins and terminals stay crisp, with consistent stroke weight and a slightly mechanical cadence across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to headlines, short paragraphs, and titling where its faceted geometry can be appreciated at larger sizes. It works well for technical labels, schematic-style graphics, packaging with an industrial tone, and branding that aims for a precise, engineered voice. For extended reading at small sizes, the very light strokes and tight forms are more sensitive to printing and contrast.
The font reads as technical and retro-industrial, with an instrument-panel or drafting-table sensibility. Its sharp corners and skeletal weight make it feel precise and intentional rather than warm or calligraphic. The italic slant adds a sense of motion, like labeled diagrams or fast annotations, while the faceted construction keeps the tone firmly geometric.
The design appears intended to merge slab-serif structure with a drafted, polygonal construction—suggesting a purposeful blend of typographic tradition and technical geometry. The consistent monoline build and unbracketed slabs emphasize clarity and repeatable form, while the italic angle provides energy for display-oriented use.
The narrow proportions and open spacing between strokes help maintain clarity despite the light weight. Numerals echo the same faceted construction, lending a coherent, engineered look to data-heavy settings. In longer text the angular rhythm becomes a defining texture, so it tends to feel more like a display face than a neutral workhorse.