Slab Square Alni 12 is a regular weight, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, editorial, typewriter, utilitarian, vintage, workmanlike, clarity, durability, retro utility, strong texture, chunky serifs, flat terminals, open counters, sturdy, crisp.
A sturdy slab-serif with flat, square-ended terminals and a broad, horizontal stance. Strokes stay largely even throughout, with chunky slab serifs that read as strongly bracketless and mechanically cut. Counters are open and round in letters like O, C, and e, while verticals feel firm and slightly condensed by the strong horizontals and serifs. The overall rhythm is deliberate and steady, with clear, distinct letterforms and a no-nonsense texture in both uppercase and lowercase.
Well suited to display typography where a bold, structured texture is desirable—posters, headlines, packaging, and labeling. It can also support editorial pull quotes or short blocks of text where a typed, industrial feel adds character without sacrificing clarity.
The tone is practical and matter-of-fact, evoking typed documents, shop labels, and straightforward editorial typography. Its blunt slabs and even stroke weight create a dependable, slightly retro voice—more functional than refined, with a hint of industrial character.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust slab-serif voice with clean, squared terminals and a stable, mechanical rhythm. It prioritizes legibility and presence, aiming for a pragmatic look that recalls typewritten and utilitarian printing traditions.
In text, the heavy slabs create a pronounced baseline and capline, giving paragraphs a strong linear structure. The numerals and lowercase maintain the same sturdy construction, supporting a consistent, workmanlike color across mixed-case settings.