Slab Square Yazi 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, signage, typewriter, industrial, editorial, vintage, utilitarian, space saving, sturdy tone, retro utility, high impact, condensed, slab serif, bracketless, square terminals, high-waisted caps.
A condensed slab serif with sturdy, square-ended serifs and terminals that read as blunt and mechanical. Strokes are mostly straight with moderate contrast, and joins stay crisp rather than calligraphic. Capitals feel tall and narrow with compact counters, while the lowercase keeps a practical, readable structure and a straightforward, upright rhythm. Numerals follow the same narrow proportions with firm, flat feet and tops, reinforcing a consistent, engineered texture in lines of text.
This face suits tight-set headlines, posters, and packaging where a compact footprint is needed without losing impact. It also fits labels, signage, and editorial display settings that benefit from a sturdy, typewriter-adjacent slab serif texture.
The overall tone is workmanlike and archival—evoking typewritten or stamped labeling and utilitarian print matter. Its narrow, vertical stance and firm slabs lend a no-nonsense, slightly retro voice that can feel both authoritative and hands-on.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, space-efficient slab serif with a mechanical, square-terminal character—prioritizing firmness, consistency, and a strong vertical rhythm for display-oriented typography.
In the text sample, the condensed spacing and strong verticals create a dark, even color that holds together well in long lines. The square terminals and slab serifs give it a distinctly structural presence, while the moderate contrast keeps it from feeling overly monoline or delicate.