Slab Unbracketed Tuna 11 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, invitations, branding, elegant, airy, refined, literary, editorial voice, elegant display, minimal refinement, modern classic, hairline, delicate, crisp, calligraphic, high-waist.
A very thin, italic serif with crisp, unbracketed slab-like terminals and a clean, even stroke color. The letterforms lean with a steady rightward slant and show smooth, drawn curves paired with straight, angular joins, giving the design a precise, lightly calligraphic rhythm. Uppercase proportions feel tall and poised, while the lowercase maintains a moderate x-height with generous ascenders/descenders and open counters. Numerals match the hairline construction and slanted stance, with simple, elegant forms that keep the overall texture light.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and other display settings where its hairline construction can remain crisp. It also fits refined branding, packaging, and invitation-style work that benefits from an elegant italic voice. For longer passages, it is likely to perform best at comfortable sizes and with ample leading.
The overall tone is cultured and understated, projecting sophistication through restraint rather than ornament. Its thin strokes and italic motion read as graceful and editorial, with a quiet luxury that suits polished, curated typography.
The design appears intended to offer a modern, minimalist take on an italic serif with slab-like finishing—prioritizing finesse, clarity, and a distinctive editorial elegance. It aims to deliver a light, fashionable texture while keeping structure disciplined and consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Serifs and terminals read as sharp and square-ended, creating small moments of emphasis at stroke endings despite the very light weight. Spacing appears relatively open in the samples, which helps preserve clarity and prevents the hairline strokes from visually collapsing at text sizes.