Slab Square Afgoz 3 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logotypes, industrial, western, vintage, authoritative, rugged, space-saving, impact, heritage feel, signage clarity, blocky, squarish, condensed, bracketed, sturdy.
A condensed slab-serif with dense, compact proportions and sturdy, rectangular serifs. Strokes are generally even, with minimal modulation, and the joins and terminals favor squared-off geometry with subtle bracketing that keeps corners from feeling brittle. Counters are tight and vertical stems dominate, giving letters a tall, columnar rhythm; curves (C, G, S) are firm and slightly squarish rather than fully round. Lowercase forms keep a conventional structure with a moderate x-height, while the numerals are similarly narrow and weighty, built to match the same rigid, poster-like texture.
Best suited to display typography such as posters, headlines, labels, and signage where a strong, condensed word shape helps conserve space while staying prominent. It can also work for logotypes and branding that want a sturdy, heritage-leaning slab-serif presence, and for short bursts of text like pull quotes or mastheads.
The overall tone is tough and workmanlike, with a vintage, wood-type flavor that reads as utilitarian and assertive. Its condensed stance and heavy slabs create a confident, no-nonsense voice that can feel both industrial and subtly old-timey.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow footprint, using heavy slabs and squared-off detailing to produce a firm, printable texture reminiscent of traditional display types. Its consistent stroke weight and compact counters suggest it’s optimized for bold, attention-grabbing settings rather than extended reading.
In text, the narrow set and dark color create strong horizontal bands, so spacing and line height matter for comfort at smaller sizes. The design’s squared curves and compact apertures emphasize impact over delicacy, making it especially effective when allowed to breathe in display settings.