Slab Unbracketed Tufe 7 is a very light, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A very delicate italic with a consistent rightward slant and a crisp, linear construction. Strokes are hairline-thin with minimal modulation, giving the letterforms an airy, drawn-with-a-pen feel rather than a heavy engraved texture. Serifs are sharp and slab-like, joining stems cleanly and squarely, while terminals stay tidy and restrained. Proportions are compact and upright in rhythm, with tall capitals, relatively narrow bowls, and a steady baseline cadence that keeps long text looking controlled.
This face suits editorial settings where a refined italic voice is needed—book interiors, pull quotes, and magazine features—especially at comfortable reading sizes where the hairline strokes won’t disappear. It also works well for elegant headlines, invitations, and boutique branding where a crisp, cultivated tone is desired.
The overall tone is poised and literary, suggesting classic book typography and editorial sophistication. Its lightness and fine detail read as cultured and understated, with a slightly formal, old-world polish.
The design appears intended as a graceful, text-oriented italic that balances crisp slab-like serifs with an exceptionally light, controlled stroke, aiming for clarity and sophistication rather than emphasis or ruggedness.
The sample text shows smooth spacing and a clean italic flow, with distinct, spurred letterforms and clear differentiation between similar shapes (notably in the capitals and numerals). The numerals follow the same slender, italicized logic, keeping the texture consistent across mixed text.