Slab Square Afrak 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, signage, vintage, formal, bookish, authoritative, space saving, headline impact, classic authority, utilitarian tone, condensed, slab serif, bracketless, rectilinear, sturdy.
A condensed slab-serif with sturdy, square-ended serifs and largely monoline strokes. Proportions are tall and narrow with tight counters and a compact rhythm, giving lines a vertical, economical texture. Curves are restrained and slightly squared, while terminals and joins feel crisp and mechanical rather than calligraphic. The lowercase maintains clear differentiation and a workmanlike structure, with straightforward bowls and stems that read cleanly at display sizes.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and poster typography where a condensed footprint is useful and a firm slab-serif presence is desired. It can also support packaging and signage that benefits from a classic, authoritative tone and strong vertical rhythm.
The overall tone is sober and utilitarian, with a vintage editorial flavor reminiscent of headlines, notices, and institutional printing. Its compressed stance and blunt slabs add a confident, no-nonsense voice that can feel both classic and slightly industrial.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, combining practical legibility with a traditional slab-serif solidity. Its squared terminals and compact proportions suggest an aim toward straightforward, impactful display typography with an editorial or industrial edge.
The condensed width amplifies vertical emphasis, and the square slabs create strong word shapes even in short all-caps settings. Numerals appear similarly narrow and upright, matching the typeface’s tightly packed, headline-ready color.