Slab Square Vedu 13 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
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This typeface is a condensed slab serif with crisp, square-ended serifs and a clean, even stroke rhythm. Proportions are notably narrow, with compact counters and a restrained, low-contrast construction that keeps the texture steady across lines. Several capitals show pointed, almost triangular apexes and wedge-like joins, while rounded letters (C, O, Q) stay fairly taut and vertical rather than expansive. The lowercase keeps a compact x-height and tall ascenders, contributing to a tight, vertical color; numerals follow the same narrow, upright stance with simple, squared finishing.
Well-suited to editorial and book-cover typography where a condensed serif can pack information into limited width while still reading traditionally. It also works for headlines, posters, and branding systems that want a classic slab-serif foundation with a slightly idiosyncratic, sharp-edged character.
The overall tone feels literary and slightly eccentric—formal enough for traditional settings, but with distinctive, sharp detailing that adds personality. Its condensed, upright posture reads composed and archival, suggesting an academic or editorial mood rather than a casual one.
The design appears intended to blend traditional slab-serif structure with a more distinctive, narrow silhouette and crisp, square finishing. Its compact proportions and controlled rhythm suggest a focus on space-efficient display and text settings that still carry a recognizable, stylized voice.
In the sample text, spacing and narrow widths create a compact, column-friendly rhythm, while the squared serifs help maintain clarity at display sizes. The pointed construction in certain forms adds a recognizable signature that can become a focal detail in headlines and titling.