Slab Square Alji 4 is a regular weight, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: editorial design, book text, magazine type, posters, headlines, editorial, bookish, classic, sturdy, calm, legibility, editorial utility, stability, display presence, structured rhythm, slab serifs, square terminals, open counters, bracketless serifs, generous spacing.
A wide, low-contrast slab serif with square-ended strokes and crisp, flat serifs. The forms lean on broad, open counters and a steady horizontal rhythm, with a notably tall x-height and relatively short extenders that keep lines compact. Terminals and joins are clean and mechanical rather than calligraphic, giving the letters a firm, architectural presence; the overall texture is even and readable, with ample internal space in rounded characters and straightforward, unmodulated curves.
This face suits editorial typography where a sturdy slab serif can carry long passages with a consistent texture, as well as magazine layouts that need clear hierarchy between headings and body. Its broad proportions also make it effective for posters and headlines where width and presence are assets, and for branding or packaging that benefits from a dependable, no-nonsense serif voice.
The tone is dependable and editorial, combining a traditional slab-serif seriousness with a clear, modern rigidity. Its broad stance and flat serifs project stability and authority without feeling ornate, making it feel pragmatic, bookish, and quietly assertive.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust slab-serif voice with strong horizontals, flat terminals, and an even, readable text color. Its tall lowercase and open shapes suggest an emphasis on legibility and steady rhythm across sizes, while the wide stance provides a confident display character when set large.
In text, the tall lowercase and open apertures help maintain clarity at smaller sizes, while the wide proportions create a spacious, horizontal flow. Numerals and capitals read solid and sign-like, reinforcing the font’s structured, utilitarian personality.