Slab Square Yazu 6 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, labels, packaging, editorial, typewriter, western, vintage, industrial, utilitarian, space-saving, retro tone, mechanical feel, display impact, ruggedness, bracketed, ink-trap, high-waist, condensed, crisp.
A condensed slab serif with sturdy, blocky serifs and subtly bracketed joins that create a stamped, mechanical rhythm. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with narrow verticals and compact counters that keep the texture dense and even in setting. Many letters feature small inward notches and pinched intersections (ink-trap-like detailing), lending a cutout or cast-metal feel. Uppercase forms are tall and firm, while the lowercase stays compact with a relatively modest x-height and distinctive, narrow bowls; figures are straightforward and legible with simple, workmanlike construction.
Best suited to headlines, posters, labels, and packaging where a compact width and strong serif structure help pack information into limited space. It also works for editorial pull quotes or short paragraphs when a vintage, mechanical voice is desired, particularly at moderate-to-large sizes.
The overall tone reads as vintage and utilitarian, evoking typewriter, ledger, and old poster typography. Its condensed stance and hard-edged slabs add a slightly western/industrial flavor, balancing toughness with a controlled, orderly texture.
Likely drawn to capture the feel of condensed slab typography used in utilitarian print—typewritten forms, catalog/ledger styling, and old display printing—while adding distinctive notched detailing for character and robustness.
The design’s recurring pinches at joins and terminals give it a characteristic “pressed” look that becomes more apparent at display sizes. In longer text, the tight counters and strong serif presence create a dark, assertive color, especially in all caps.