Slab Square Vese 1 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, technical, industrial, architectural, retro, precision, geometric construction, technical labeling, retro-futurism, display clarity, systematic style, monoline, squared, octagonal, slab serifs, boxy counters.
A very light, monoline display serif with squared, slab-like terminals and frequent chamfered corners that create an octagonal, engineered silhouette. Curves are largely minimized into straight segments, producing boxy bowls and counters in letters like O, Q, and D, while diagonals in A, V, W, and X remain crisp and linear. Serifs are flat and prominent relative to the thin stems, giving the design a structured rhythm and a slightly stenciled, technical feel without actual breaks. Lowercase forms stay simple and upright, with single-storey a and g and compact, squared arches; figures are similarly geometric, with angular turns and open, squared shapes (notably 0, 2, 3, and 8).
Best suited for headlines, titles, and short passages where its geometric, squared detailing can be appreciated. It fits industrial or technical branding, wayfinding and signage, packaging with a structured aesthetic, and editorial pull quotes that want a crisp, engineered voice.
The font reads as precise and utilitarian, evoking drafting, instrumentation, and architectural labeling with a subtle retro-futurist tone. Its thin strokes keep the voice refined, while the slab-like endings and squared geometry add firmness and a machine-made character.
The design appears intended to merge classic slab-serif cues with a modular, square-constructed drawing approach, creating a distinctive technical texture while remaining readable in display sizes. The consistent monoline construction and chamfered corners emphasize precision and systematized form-making over calligraphic contrast.
Spacing appears even and measured, supporting orderly text setting, while the distinctive chamfering and squared curves remain the main identifying features. The design’s sharp joins and fine strokes suggest it will be most effective when allowed enough size and contrast to keep the hairline structure clear.