Slab Square Afbav 7 is a light, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
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This typeface is a light slab serif with crisp, square-cut serifs and largely monoline stems that read cleanly at text sizes. The proportions are relatively narrow with a restrained, vertical stance and a noticeably short x-height, giving lowercase a compact, traditional rhythm. Curves are smooth and open in rounds like C, O, and G, while terminals and serifs stay flat and controlled, producing a tidy, print-like texture. Numerals are similarly light and open, with a straightforward, contemporary construction that matches the letterforms’ minimal detailing.
It performs well for long-form reading and editorial typography where a light, structured slab serif can add clarity without feeling heavy. The narrow proportions make it useful for space-conscious layouts such as magazines, book interiors, and dense informational pages, and it can also serve neatly in captions and secondary text where a crisp, print-forward texture is desired.
The overall tone feels literary and editorial, balancing classic slab-serif authority with a pared-back, modern cleanliness. Its calm rhythm and light color lend a refined, understated voice suited to formal or informational settings rather than overt display.
The design appears intended to offer a restrained slab-serif voice that reads as both traditional and efficient: compact lowercase, crisp serifs, and clean curves that support continuous text while still providing a distinctive, structured texture.
The contrast between tall capitals and compact lowercase creates a pronounced hierarchy in mixed-case text. Wide internal counters and open apertures help maintain clarity, while the squared serifs add structure and a subtly architectural finish to lines of text.