Slab Square Asriv 8 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: typewriter styling, editorial text, packaging, labels, posters, typewriter, utilitarian, editorial, technical, retro, clarity, documentary, typewriter effect, functional texture, slab serif, monoline, bracketless, square terminals, high crossbars.
A monoline slab-serif with square, unbracketed serifs and flat terminals that keep the strokes crisp and mechanical. Proportions are compact and generally tall, with tight interior counters and a steady, even rhythm across text. Curves are kept taut and slightly squared-off, while joints remain clean and minimally tapered. The numerals and capitals read clearly, and several forms (notably the round letters and the uppercase Q) use simple, direct constructions that emphasize clarity over ornament.
Well-suited for typewriter-inspired layouts, captions, and short-to-medium editorial text where a structured, mechanical texture is desirable. It can also work effectively on packaging, labels, and posters that benefit from a practical, archival feel and strong character shapes.
The overall tone feels typewriter-adjacent and workmanlike, with a practical, no-nonsense voice. Its square serifs and restrained detailing suggest archival documents, labeling, and straightforward editorial settings rather than expressive display.
The font appears intended to deliver a clear, utilitarian slab-serif voice with a typewritten sensibility—favoring consistent strokes, square terminals, and straightforward letterforms for dependable readability and a documentary tone.
The design leans on consistent stroke endings and firm verticals, giving it a stamped or industrial flavor. In running text it produces a slightly rigid texture that can read as deliberate and systematic.