Slab Square Vevu 9 is a light, very narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, industrial, art deco, mechanical, technical, noir, space saving, display impact, retro modern, technical tone, rectilinear, angular, geometric, condensed, high-contrast joints.
This font is a highly rectilinear, condensed slab-serif design built from consistent monoline strokes and tight interior counters. Serifs read as squared, bracketless blocks, with corners often treated as crisp right angles and occasional chamfer-like diagonals that add a faceted, constructed feel. Curves are minimized; rounded letters are rendered with flattened arcs and straight segments, producing a gridded, engineered rhythm. Spacing appears relatively even and compact, emphasizing verticality and a steady, columnar texture in text.
It performs best in display contexts where its condensed geometry and slab details can read as a deliberate style choice—headlines, posters, wordmarks, and packaging titles. It also suits signage and labels that benefit from a technical, industrial voice, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the angular construction is clearly visible.
The overall tone is architectural and machine-made, recalling Art Deco signage and technical labeling. Its sharp geometry and narrow stance create a cool, assertive voice that can feel both retro and utilitarian, with a subtle noir/urban edge.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, space-efficient display style with an engineered, Deco-inspired structure. By translating traditional letterforms into straight strokes, squared serifs, and faceted corners, it aims for a distinctive, constructed look that stands out in titles and branding.
The design relies on distinctive angular joins and squared terminals to maintain identity at small widths, giving many letters a stencil-like, fabricated personality without obvious breaks. In running text it forms a strong vertical pattern; the more rectified bowls and tight counters can make long passages feel dense, while headings remain striking and graphic.