Slab Square Afnas 7 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, athletic, editorial, confident, utility, impact, space saving, legibility, retro print, blocky, sturdy, compact, high contrast, bracketed slabs.
A compact slab-serif with heavy, rectangular serifs and a firm, vertical stance. Strokes read mostly even but show subtle modulation where curves join stems, giving counters a slightly carved feel rather than purely geometric construction. The uppercase is tightly proportioned with squared shoulders and strong horizontal elements, while round letters (C, O, Q) keep generous interior space to maintain clarity at weight. Lowercase forms are straightforward and sturdy, with short extenders and a pragmatic, text-ready rhythm; the numerals are broad and emphatic, built from the same thick stems and blunt terminals.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display copy where its compact width and strong slabs can deliver punch. It also fits branding, packaging, and signage that benefit from a sturdy, utilitarian voice and clear letterforms at a distance.
The overall tone is bold and workmanlike, evoking industrial signage, athletic branding, and print-era editorial typography. Its dense presence and assertive serifs communicate confidence and a no-nonsense practicality, with a slightly vintage, poster-like flavor.
The design appears intended to provide a robust, space-efficient slab serif for impactful display settings, balancing blunt terminal geometry with enough openness in the counters to stay legible in short blocks of text.
In the text sample, the heavy slab details remain distinct at large sizes, producing strong word shapes and a pronounced horizontal cadence. The tight proportions create a compact texture that favors impact over airiness, while counters stay open enough to keep the line readable despite the weight.