Slab Square Afmar 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, book covers, editorial design, vintage, literary, editorial, wry, craft, space saving, print flavor, readable slabs, retro tone, slab serif, bracketed serifs, rounded corners, ink-trap feel, soft joins.
A condensed slab-serif with sturdy, blocky serifs and gently rounded joins that keep the overall texture friendly rather than rigid. Strokes stay largely even with subtle modulation, and many terminals finish with squared forms that read cleanly at text sizes. Counters are compact and somewhat tall, and the lowercase shows a straightforward, readable construction with single-storey forms (notably the a and g) and short, contained ascenders and descenders. The numerals follow the same narrow rhythm, with slightly calligraphic curves kept in check by firm slab endings.
Works well for headlines and subheads where a condensed slab can deliver impact without consuming width. It also fits editorial layouts, book or magazine covers, and poster typography that wants a vintage-but-readable texture. In longer passages it can be effective in narrow columns or sidebars where space efficiency matters.
The tone feels bookish and vintage, with a hint of old poster and newspaper flavor. Its condensed stance and confident slabs give it an assertive, slightly theatrical voice, while the rounded shaping prevents it from becoming severe.
Likely drawn to provide a space-saving slab-serif voice that balances sturdy, square terminals with softened curves for readability. The design appears intended to evoke traditional print typography and poster-era character while staying practical for contemporary layout constraints.
In running text, the condensed spacing and strong vertical emphasis create a tight, economical color that suits narrow measures. The capitals carry a classic, inscriptional steadiness, while the lowercase adds a mild, humanist quirk that keeps paragraphs from looking mechanical.