Slab Square Yazi 7 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, typewriter styling, posters, headlines, packaging, typewriter, vintage, utilitarian, dry, compact impact, print nostalgia, utility, editorial voice, slab serifs, bracketed slabs, rounded corners, monolinear feel, condensed rhythm.
A condensed slab-serif with sturdy, blocky serifs and subtly rounded corners that keep the texture from feeling harsh. Strokes read mostly even with a mild contrast, and the joins are clean and economical, producing a disciplined vertical rhythm. Counters are fairly narrow and tall, and the overall spacing creates a compact, column-like color that stays consistent from caps through lowercase and figures. Terminals tend toward flat, squared endings, with small bracket-like transitions into the serifs that add a restrained, mechanical warmth.
Well suited to editorial headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and poster typography where a compact footprint and a strong vertical rhythm are desirable. It also works effectively for typewriter-inspired branding, labels, and packaging that benefit from a utilitarian, print-era voice. For extended text, it can function as a distinctive voice in short passages where density and character are preferred over maximum openness.
The face carries a classic typewriter and newsroom sensibility—practical, slightly nostalgic, and matter-of-fact. Its narrow stance and firm slabs give it a utilitarian authority that feels technical and editorial rather than decorative. The overall tone is crisp and businesslike, with just enough softness in the detailing to avoid sterility.
The design appears intended to evoke functional printed matter—typewritten or press-era text—through condensed proportions, sturdy slab serifs, and disciplined stroke construction. The restrained contrast and squared terminals prioritize clarity and repeatable texture, aiming for reliable impact in tight horizontal space.
The figures and punctuation match the same compact, upright cadence, supporting dense settings without breaking the texture. In longer lines, the condensed proportions emphasize verticality and can create a strong typographic “stripe” effect, especially at larger sizes.