Slab Square Afris 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logotypes, packaging, art deco, retro, playful, theatrical, whimsical, display impact, retro homage, space-saving, decorative detail, brand character, condensed, slab serif, square terminals, monoline, decorative.
A condensed slab-serif design with tall, upright proportions and largely monoline strokes. Serifs and terminals are flat and squared-off, producing a crisp, poster-like silhouette even in the tighter joins and curves. Many glyphs incorporate small interior cut-ins or teardrop-like apertures, giving counters a carved, ornamental feel and adding rhythm to otherwise simple vertical stems. The overall spacing and widths vary by character, but the design maintains a consistent vertical stress and a clean, low-contrast stroke logic.
Best suited to display settings where its condensed slabs and ornamental interiors can be appreciated—such as posters, storefront signage, event titles, and brand marks. It can also work for short packaging callouts or section headers, especially when a retro, theatrical tone is desired.
The font reads as vintage and stagey, balancing a disciplined geometric backbone with quirky internal details. Its narrow build and decorative counters evoke early 20th-century display typography, lending a lightly mischievous, showcard tone to headlines and short phrases.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact display voice that nods to slab-serif industrial forms while adding distinctive interior detailing for personality. Its narrow proportions suggest an emphasis on fitting strong titles into limited horizontal space without sacrificing visual character.
Round letters like O/Q/0 keep a tall, oval profile, while curves are tightened to match the condensed system. Dots and small interior marks become part of the style language rather than purely functional details, reinforcing a crafted, cut-out look that stands out at larger sizes.