Slab Square Aldu 6 is a light, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, branding, bookish, retro, studious, institutional, readability, editorial tone, classic authority, vintage flavor, slab serif, bracketed serifs, rounded slabs, open apertures, generous spacing.
A crisp slab-serif with sturdy, rectangular serifs softened by slight bracketing and rounded corners. Strokes stay largely even throughout, with broad, open counters and wide, steady letterforms that create an airy rhythm. The lowercase is straightforward and readable, with a single-storey “g” and a compact, neatly curved “a,” while numerals are clear and calmly proportioned. Overall spacing feels generous, helping the design stay legible even as the forms remain relaxed and unhurried.
Well suited to editorial typography where a confident slab serif can carry headlines, pull quotes, and subheads without becoming heavy. The open shapes and steady rhythm also make it a strong option for longer-form reading in books or magazines, and for brand systems that want a classic, dependable presence with a subtle vintage flavor.
The tone is bookish and mildly retro, reminiscent of mid-century editorial and institutional printing. Its wide stance and calm, even stroke behavior give it a steady, trustworthy voice—more scholarly than stylish, but with enough character to feel distinctive.
The design appears intended to merge sturdy slab-serif authority with an open, wide texture for comfortable reading and clear reproduction. It prioritizes consistency and legibility while retaining enough structural personality—through broad proportions and softened slab details—to stand out in editorial and identity settings.
The design emphasizes clarity through large apertures and open joins, with slab terminals that read confidently at display sizes and hold together in text. Round letters (like O and Q) feel spacious and smooth, balancing the sturdiness of the serifs with an approachable softness.