Slab Square Afgam 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code snippets, captions, forms, labels, technical docs, typewriter, utilitarian, retro, workmanlike, institutional, clarity, structure, typewriter feel, systematization, utility, slab serif, blocky, square terminals, sturdy, compact.
A compact slab-serif design with sturdy, squared-off serifs and flat terminals that keep the silhouettes crisp and mechanical. Strokes stay largely even, producing a consistent, sturdy texture, while counters are relatively tight and verticals dominate the rhythm. The letterforms are built from straightforward, rectilinear shapes with minimal modulation, giving the set a disciplined, engineered feel across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Well-suited to settings that benefit from a disciplined, mechanical texture: code samples, technical documentation, tables, forms, and UI readouts where consistent alignment matters. It also works effectively for captions, labeling systems, and retro administrative or industrial-themed typography where a typewriter-like slab presence supports the message.
The overall tone reads as practical and no-nonsense, with a distinctly typewriter/office-document flavor. Its blocky slabs and strict rhythm evoke forms, labels, and archival material—functional rather than decorative—while still carrying a subtle vintage character.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, orderly reading texture with a distinctly mechanical, typewritten cadence. Its squared serifs and consistent construction prioritize clarity, alignment, and a practical voice suitable for structured information and utilitarian branding.
Caps are tall and firm, and the lowercase maintains a clear, economical structure that emphasizes legibility through consistent spacing and strong stroke endings. Numerals follow the same squared, emphatic construction, reinforcing the font’s technical, systematic voice.