Slab Square Bafi 12 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book text, posters, packaging, classic, authoritative, bookish, utilitarian, clarity, durability, print readability, traditional tone, strong presence, bracketless, blocky, robust, compact, high legibility.
A sturdy slab-serif with block-like, square-ended serifs and minimal stroke modulation. The letterforms are compact and somewhat condensed, with firm vertical stems, wide, flat serifs, and crisp terminals that create a steady, linear texture. Bowls and curves are clean and controlled (not overly rounded), and the counters stay open enough to remain readable despite the dense proportions. Numerals match the same pragmatic structure, with straightforward shapes and strong baseline presence.
Well-suited to editorial design where a strong serif presence is desired: headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and short-to-medium passages in print. The compact proportions and sturdy slabs also work nicely for posters, labels, and packaging that need a classic, assertive typographic tone.
The overall tone is confident and workmanlike, with a traditional, print-forward voice. Its crisp slabs and compact rhythm evoke editorial seriousness—familiar and dependable rather than decorative—making it feel authoritative and slightly rugged.
The design appears intended to deliver a pragmatic slab-serif voice: compact, sturdy shapes that hold up in print and maintain clarity while projecting a traditional, authoritative character.
In text, the font produces a dark, even color with pronounced serif rhythm, especially on repeated verticals. The ampersand and punctuation sit with the same no-nonsense geometry, reinforcing a consistent, structured appearance across mixed-case settings.