Slab Square Vemy 4 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, magazines, branding, modernist, editorial, refined, architectural, cool, space saving, modern serif, editorial clarity, structured tone, condensed, crisp, square serifs, clean, minimal.
A condensed serif with square, slab-like serifs and flat terminals that create a crisp, architectural silhouette. Strokes stay fairly even, with only subtle modulation, and the overall drawing feels clean and controlled. The narrow proportions and tall caps produce strong vertical emphasis, while the serifs remain compact and consistent, keeping counters open and the texture relatively even in lines of text.
Works well for headlines and subheads where a compact footprint and strong vertical rhythm are useful. Its crisp slabs and narrow forms also suit posters, magazine layouts, and branding systems that want a modern serif voice with a structured, economical presence.
The tone reads modern and editorial—measured, calm, and slightly formal without feeling ornate. Its vertical rhythm and squared detailing suggest a contemporary, design-forward sensibility suited to polished typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary serif with a compact, space-saving width and a clear, squared serif vocabulary. It prioritizes clean repetition, vertical emphasis, and a controlled texture for confident display and editorial typography.
In text, the condensed set width creates a tight, efficient line that can feel dense if tracked too tightly, while the slab serifs help maintain character recognition at smaller sizes. Numerals follow the same restrained, squared language and align visually with the letters, reinforcing a cohesive, disciplined system.