Slab Square Afgib 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, industrial, vintage, utilitarian, editorial, architectural, space saving, strong presence, structured texture, retro utility, condensed, slab-serif, square terminals, tall proportions, high contrast corners.
A tall, tightly condensed slab-serif with uniform stroke weight and crisp, square-ended terminals. The serifs read as bold rectangular blocks that anchor the baseline and cap line, while counters stay narrow and vertical, creating a compact, columnar rhythm. Curves are minimized and feel slightly squared, giving rounds like O and C a structured, engineered look. Overall spacing is restrained and the forms are built for strong vertical presence and consistent texture in lines of text.
It performs best in headlines, posters, and short blocks where its condensed proportions help fit more characters per line without losing presence. The strong slab serifs and square terminals also suit packaging labels, signage, and branding applications that benefit from an industrial or archival feel.
The font conveys a practical, no-nonsense tone with a hint of vintage industrial signage. Its narrow stance and blocky slabs suggest mechanical precision and a slightly retro editorial character, suitable for messages meant to feel direct and authoritative.
The likely intention is to deliver a space-efficient slab serif that remains sturdy and legible at display sizes, combining a compact footprint with emphatic, rectangular serifs for a bold, structured texture.
The design’s emphasis on vertical strokes and squared curves produces a pronounced, striped text color at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same condensed, upright logic, maintaining a cohesive, display-friendly set alongside the capitals and lowercase.