Slab Square Afmar 6 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, captions, forms, labels, editorial, typewriter, utilitarian, retro, workmanlike, readability, compactness, document tone, utility, clarity, bracketed slabs, ink-trap feel, vertical stress, rounded joins, compact rhythm.
A compact, slab-serif design with sturdy vertical stems and flat, square-ended serifs that read clearly even at smaller sizes. Strokes are largely even, with modest modulation and subtly rounded joins that keep the texture from feeling rigid. Serifs are short and firm, often lightly bracketed, creating a typewriter-like rhythm with crisp terminals and a slightly mechanical cadence. Uppercase forms are straightforward and narrow in stance, while lowercase characters show distinct, practical shapes (notably the single-storey a and g) that reinforce a utilitarian, text-first voice.
Well suited for body copy, captions, and dense informational settings where a firm baseline and clear serif cues help guide the eye. It also fits practical applications such as forms, instructions, packaging labels, and editorial layouts that benefit from a typewriter-adjacent, documentary flavor.
The overall tone feels pragmatic and archival—suggestive of typewritten documents, labeling, and mid-century editorial work. Its blunt slabs and compact spacing give it an efficient, no-nonsense personality, with just enough softness in the curves to feel approachable rather than severe.
This appears designed to deliver a dependable, text-oriented slab serif with a compact footprint and a familiar typewritten cadence. The emphasis is on clarity, sturdiness, and consistent texture across long passages rather than expressive calligraphic detail.
Numerals and punctuation follow the same sturdy, squared-off logic, producing an even, steady color in paragraphs. The design’s compact proportions and consistent terminals create a predictable rhythm that supports scanning and structured layouts.