Slab Square Afren 10 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, signage, industrial, typewriter, no-nonsense, utilitarian, retro, space saving, sturdy clarity, industrial tone, retro utility, condensed, slab serif, rectilinear, boxy, squared terminals.
A condensed slab-serif with compact proportions and a strong vertical rhythm. Strokes stay largely even, with blunt, square-ended serifs and terminals that read as mechanical and rectilinear rather than calligraphic. Curves are tightened into narrow bowls and arcs, while joins and corners feel firm and engineered. Counters are relatively closed, and the overall color is dark and steady, producing a dense, poster-friendly texture. Numerals and capitals share the same tall, narrow stance, reinforcing an orderly, columnar feel in setting.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium passages where space is limited and a sturdy, mechanical voice is desired. It works well for posters, packaging, labels, and signage systems that benefit from condensed set widths and bold, squared detailing.
The face projects an industrial, utilitarian tone with a clear retro flavor, evoking stamped labeling, typewritten ephemera, and pragmatic signage. Its narrow, assertive presence feels direct and workmanlike rather than decorative or delicate.
Designed to deliver a compact, space-saving slab-serif look with an engineered, square-terminal finish. The emphasis appears to be on clarity, repeatable structure, and a utilitarian presence that holds up in bold typographic layouts.
In text, the condensed width creates tight word shapes and a strong cadence, with slab serifs helping maintain legibility despite the narrow forms. The geometry leans toward squared construction, which emphasizes structure and consistency across lines.