Slab Unbracketed Afbu 4 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, retro, assertive, industrial, editorial, impact, motion, branding, display, chunky, blocky, square serif, compressed caps, angular terminals.
A heavy, right-slanted slab serif with chunky, square-cut serifs and largely uniform stroke weight. The forms are compact and tightly built, with broad verticals, sturdy horizontals, and simplified curves that read as slightly squared. Terminals and joins feel crisp and mechanical, while the italic construction keeps counters open and maintains clear word shapes in longer lines. Numerals and capitals share the same dense, robust color, creating an even, high-impact texture across text.
Well suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and other display settings where a strong, slanted slab voice is needed. Its dense texture and sturdy serifs also fit branding for sports, workwear, tools, or product packaging, and can hold up in short callouts on signage or labels.
The overall tone is confident and energetic, with a vintage, workmanlike flavor. Its slanted stance and blocky slabs suggest motion and urgency, while the thick, no-nonsense detailing adds a tough, utilitarian character. It reads as bold and promotional rather than delicate or literary.
Likely drawn to deliver maximum impact with a compact, italic slab structure—combining a forceful, promotional presence with straightforward, industrial geometry. The design prioritizes strong shapes, consistent weight, and fast readability at display sizes.
Capitals appear relatively wide and steady, while lowercase shows a more compact, punchy rhythm that emphasizes diagonals and strong entry/exit strokes. The font’s dark color and sturdy serifs create pronounced silhouettes, making it most effective when given room to breathe and set with comfortable tracking.