Slab Unbracketed Dani 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, posters, book covers, headlines, packaging, vintage, bookish, quirky, handcrafted, space saving, vintage tone, display clarity, distinctive texture, condensed, slab serif, unbracketed, high-waisted, wiry.
A condensed slab serif with unbracketed, blocky serifs and a lightly calligraphic, humanist construction. Strokes are generally even with subtle modulation, and many terminals finish with small, squared-off feet that read as firm and mechanical while the outlines retain a slightly irregular, drawn quality. Proportions are tall and narrow with tight interior spaces; counters are compact, and curves (notably in C, G, S, and 0) are somewhat pinched, giving the face a crisp, wiry rhythm. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, a compact, arched m, and a tall, slender t with a modest crossbar, contributing to a lively, old-style texture despite the slab treatment.
Works best where a condensed serif texture is useful—editorial headlines, pull quotes, book or magazine titling, and poster typography where vertical efficiency matters. The distinctive slab terminals and narrow set can also add character to branding, labels, and packaging, especially when a vintage or literary voice is desired.
The overall tone feels vintage and literary, with a hint of eccentricity—like a classic book serif filtered through a handmade, poster-ready sensibility. It conveys seriousness and tradition, but the condensed stance and slightly idiosyncratic curves add character and a touch of whimsy rather than strict formality.
Likely designed to combine the authority of a slab serif with a condensed, space-saving silhouette and a human, slightly hand-cut feel. The goal appears to be a display-friendly text face that stays readable while delivering a recognizable, period-leaning personality.
Spacing in the sample text reads tight and column-friendly, reinforcing an economical, vertical color on the page. Numerals are similarly narrow and upright, with angular joins and sturdy slab endings that keep them visually consistent with the caps and lowercase.