Slab Square Yagi 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, newspapers, packaging copy, bookish, vintage, formal, quietly quirky, space saving, text readability, print tone, classic authority, condensed, slab serif, bracketed serifs, tall ascenders, long descenders.
A condensed slab-serif with tall proportions, low stroke contrast, and a crisp, print-like texture. Serifs read as sturdy and mostly square-ended, often slightly bracketed into the stems, giving letters a firm footing without becoming heavy. Curves are narrow and controlled, counters are compact, and vertical strokes dominate, producing an even rhythm in text. The lowercase shows long descenders and a single-storey a and g, while the figures are similarly condensed and upright for consistent color in mixed copy.
Well-suited to space-sensitive text settings such as magazines, newspapers, catalogs, and back-of-pack copy where a condensed serif can improve economy without losing structure. It can also serve as an editorial display face for headlines, pull quotes, and captions when a classic, print-forward voice is desired.
The overall tone feels editorial and bookish, with a subtle old-style flavor that suggests classic printing rather than modern minimalism. Its narrow stance and composed detailing lend a formal, slightly vintage voice, while a few idiosyncratic shapes add quiet character.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable, condensed slab-serif for dense typography, combining sturdy serifs and low contrast with compact proportions. Its aim seems to balance efficiency and clarity while preserving a traditional, editorial character.
In the sample text, spacing and letterfit appear tuned for continuous reading, yielding a steady gray value despite the tight widths. The capitals stay restrained and compact, and punctuation and numerals maintain the same disciplined, upright feel for practical text setting.