Slab Square Alti 1 is a light, very wide, medium contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, branding, bookish, academic, classic, retro, readability, editorial voice, classic revival, institutional tone, headline impact, slab serif, bracketed, upright stress, open counters, long serifs.
A lightly built slab-serif with generous width and a calm, even rhythm. Strokes show modest contrast and predominantly straight, square-ended serifs with subtle bracketing that softens joins. The forms are open and readable, with round letters staying fairly circular and a steady baseline presence; numerals and capitals carry the same restrained, print-oriented construction. Overall spacing feels comfortable and text color remains consistent across longer passages.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a classic slab-serif voice is needed, including magazines, book interiors at comfortable sizes, and article headlines. Its width and steady texture also work well for branding systems that want a traditional, dependable tone, as well as signage or posters where a lighter slab can stay crisp without feeling heavy.
The tone reads traditional and bookish, with an academic, editorial sensibility. Its sturdy slabs add a quietly authoritative feel while the light weight keeps it approachable rather than heavy or loud. The overall impression leans classic and slightly retro, reminiscent of printed matter and institutional typography.
The design appears intended to provide a readable, print-friendly slab serif that combines confident serifs with a light, spacious color. It aims for a traditional voice with enough width and clarity to stand out in headings while remaining composed in text.
In running text the wide proportions and long serifs create a distinctive horizontal sweep, giving headings and pull quotes a composed, literary character. The design balances crisp, squared terminals with gently curved bowls, avoiding sharp geometric harshness while still feeling structured.