Slab Square Afnow 5 is a light, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, signage, typewriter, industrial, technical, retro, minimal, space saving, technical clarity, retro utility, display impact, slab serif, square terminals, condensed, high contrast rhythm, rounded corners.
A condensed slab-serif design with a consistent, even stroke and squared-off terminals. The serifs are blocky and unapologetically rectangular, while many curves resolve into gently rounded shoulders, creating a crisp yet slightly softened geometry. Counters are compact and the overall color stays clean and open despite the narrow proportions, with a steady vertical rhythm and clear separation between stems. Numerals and capitals follow the same squared, engineered logic, giving the set a coherent, system-like feel.
This style works well for headlines and subheads where a condensed footprint is useful, and for poster or packaging typography that benefits from a crisp, industrial flavor. It can also serve editorial pull quotes or short blocks of text when a typewriter-adjacent slab texture is desired, and for signage or labeling where compactness and clear vertical rhythm help conserve space.
The tone reads as utilitarian and methodical, evoking typewriter and drafting influences with a restrained, no-nonsense personality. Its compact stance and squared finishing details suggest an industrial, technical sensibility, while the softened curves keep it approachable rather than harsh.
The likely intent is a space-saving slab serif that combines mechanical clarity with a slightly softened geometric finish. It appears designed to deliver a consistent, technical texture across letters and numbers while remaining distinctive at display sizes and robust in mixed-case settings.
The design’s narrow width and compact internal spaces create a tall, efficient silhouette well suited to tight compositions. Distinctive slab treatment and squared terminals contribute to a consistent texture across mixed-case text, helping maintain a disciplined, mechanical cadence.