Slab Square Afnom 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, signage, vintage, authoritative, utilitarian, industrial, space saving, display impact, text economy, robustness, condensed, slab serif, square serifs, vertical stress, sturdy.
A condensed slab-serif with tall proportions and a compact horizontal footprint. Strokes are largely monolinear, with sturdy square serifs and flat terminals that create a crisp, mechanical rhythm. The forms lean on straight verticals and squared-off curves, producing a firm, architectural texture in text. Counters are relatively tight and the overall spacing reads controlled, giving lines a dense, poster-like presence without feeling heavy.
Best suited to space-sensitive settings where you want impact without wide measure: headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and poster typography. It can also work well for packaging, labeling, and signage systems that benefit from a compact, sturdy voice and a consistent typographic color.
The tone is practical and authoritative, with a hint of vintage newspaper and industrial labeling. Its narrow build and squared finishing convey efficiency and seriousness, while the slab serifs add a familiar editorial warmth.
The design appears intended as a condensed slab serif for strong display readability and efficient line fitting, pairing sturdy square serifs with a restrained, low-contrast structure for a stable, uniform texture.
In the sample text, the condensed width emphasizes vertical cadence and makes capitals particularly commanding. The lowercase appears tall with compact bowls and a workmanlike drawing, supporting a consistent, no-nonsense color across lines.