Slab Square Ahfu 4 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, branding, book text, magazines, interfaces, modern, calm, bookish, trustworthy, readability, clarity, modern slab, editorial utility, brand voice, slab serif, bracketed serifs, open counters, generous spacing, rounded joins.
This typeface is a crisp slab serif with a clean, even stroke and gently bracketed, square-ended serifs. Letterforms are broadly proportioned with open counters and a steady, readable rhythm, while curves are smoothly drawn and terminals remain firm and structured. The lowercase shows simple, workmanlike shapes (including a two-storey a) and the numerals are clear and straightforward, keeping a consistent texture in text.
It performs well for editorial settings such as magazines, reports, and book typography where a calm, consistent texture is important. The firm slab serifs also suit brand identities and packaging that want a modern, dependable voice, and it can work in UI typography where clarity and stable letterforms are priorities.
The overall tone feels contemporary and composed, with an editorial clarity that reads as practical rather than showy. Its slab-serif structure adds a subtle sense of authority and reliability, while the open forms keep it approachable and easygoing.
The design appears intended as a versatile slab serif that combines contemporary neatness with traditional structural cues, aiming for reliable readability and a confident, modern presence across both display and text sizes.
In the sample text, the spacing and steady stroke create an even color on the page, supporting long-form readability. The design balances squareness in the serifs and terminals with softened curves, giving it a slightly refined, less mechanical character than a strictly geometric slab.