Slab Square Afnuh 3 is a light, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, research, reports, packaging, bookish, typewriter, academic, measured, readability, authority, compactness, print tone, utility, slab serif, bracketless, square serif, high contrast, crisp.
This is a slender slab-serif with crisp, square-cut serifs and predominantly straight-sided construction. Strokes read fairly even overall, but with noticeable contrast in several forms (especially in rounded capitals and numerals), giving it a refined, slightly engraved feel rather than a purely mechanical one. Terminals are flat and controlled, counters are open, and the rhythm is steady and regular; spacing feels on the tight-to-moderate side, reinforcing a compact, column-friendly texture. The lowercase shows a straightforward, workmanlike structure with a clear two-storey "a" and simple, sturdy stems, while the numerals are clean and legible with classic proportions.
It suits editorial typography, book interiors, and research/report layouts where a disciplined, traditional texture is desirable. The narrow proportions and crisp slabs can also work well for packaging or labels that need a classic, utilitarian voice while conserving space.
The tone is serious and editorial, with a quiet authority that suggests reference material, publishing, and institutional communication. Its square serifs and restrained detailing evoke a typewriter-adjacent practicality, while the sharper contrast and tall proportions add a more formal, academic edge.
The design appears intended to blend classic slab-serif sturdiness with a more refined, print-oriented sharpness, producing a compact text face that reads structured and authoritative. The consistent, square-ended serifs and controlled curves suggest an emphasis on clarity and dependable tone in continuous reading and formal settings.
In text, the face creates a crisp vertical cadence, and the slab serifs help hold lines together without feeling heavy. The design’s narrow proportions can increase economy in long settings, while the clean terminals and open shapes keep it readable at display sizes as well.