Slab Square Afbez 1 is a light, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, reports, academic, typewriter, classic, utilitarian, scholarly, readability, economy, clarity, text texture, workhorse, bracketed serifs, open apertures, compact, crisp, bookish.
A compact slab-serif with even, steady stroke weight and firm, rectangular serifs that read cleanly at text sizes. The forms are straightforward and upright, with modest contrast, open counters, and a consistent rhythm across lines. Uppercase proportions feel tidy and economical, while lowercase shapes stay simple and legible; numerals are clear and evenly set with a notably distinctive, oval-like zero.
Well-suited to long-form reading in print or on screen where a steady texture and clear letterforms are needed. It also works effectively for editorial layouts, reports, documentation, and any setting that benefits from a compact, structured serif with a subtle typewriter flavor.
The overall tone feels typewriter-adjacent and practical, with a restrained, editorial sensibility. Its crisp slabs and compact spacing suggest clarity and discipline rather than ornament, giving it a quietly authoritative, bookish voice.
The design appears aimed at delivering dependable readability with a compact footprint, pairing sturdy slab serifs with an even stroke to create a consistent, workmanlike text color. Its restrained detailing suggests an intention to feel familiar and authoritative without becoming decorative.
Serifs appear slightly bracketed rather than sharply detached, which softens the mechanical feel while keeping the letterforms crisp. The punctuation and basic shapes shown maintain the same no-nonsense, square-ended logic, supporting consistent texture in paragraphs.