Slab Square Asriz 6 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, editorial, packaging, posters, retro, businesslike, technical, assertive, space saving, impact, legibility, industrial tone, slab serif, bracketless, square terminals, compressed, angular.
A condensed italic slab serif with firm, square-ended serifs and a steady, low-contrast stroke. The letterforms lean with a consistent, mechanical rhythm, pairing sharp joins and straight stems with compact curves in bowls and counters. Serifs read as bold, flat slabs that extend cleanly from the stems, giving the face a sturdy baseline and strong horizontal accents. Spacing is on the tight side and the overall texture is dark and efficient, with small, crisp details that stay controlled at text sizes.
Works well for headlines and subheads where a condensed italic can save space while staying forceful and legible. The sturdy slabs and controlled contrast make it suitable for editorial layouts, product packaging, and poster typography that benefits from a punchy, slightly vintage voice.
The tone feels practical and slightly retro, like mid‑century editorial or industrial typography. Its slanted, compressed stance adds urgency and forward motion, while the squared slabs keep it grounded and authoritative. Overall it communicates a no-nonsense, workmanlike confidence rather than softness or elegance.
The design appears aimed at delivering a compact, space-efficient italic slab serif that holds up in dense settings while projecting strength and clarity. Its squared serifs and restrained contrast suggest an intention to balance readability with an industrial, editorial character.
Numerals are clear and compact, matching the condensed rhythm of the letters, and the italic angle remains consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures. The design maintains a uniform emphasis on straight strokes and flat terminals, creating a cohesive, engineered look in running text.