Slab Square Afbeg 4 is a light, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, textbook, reports, magazines, bookish, scholarly, measured, traditional, readability, text economy, editorial voice, structure, slab serif, bracketless, square terminals, open counters, crisp serifs.
A crisp slab-serif with bracketless, square-ended serifs and largely even stroke weight. The design is moderately condensed with compact letterfit and clear, open counters that keep text from feeling clogged. Uppercase forms are sturdy and geometric in their structure, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, readable rhythm; the two-storey “g” and the single-storey-style “a”/“e” feel clean and workmanlike. Numerals are lining with simple, upright construction and consistent proportions that match the text color.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a firm serif presence helps guide the eye. It also fits institutional reports, manuals, and other text-heavy materials that benefit from a structured, conservative typographic voice.
The overall tone is sober and bookish, with a pragmatic, print-forward personality. Its squared serifs and restrained detailing give it an academic, editorial feel—confident and orderly rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver dependable readability with a firm slab-serif footprint, balancing compact proportions with clear internal space. Its goal seems to be a practical, no-nonsense text face that still carries a classic editorial authority.
Serifs are prominent enough to reinforce horizontal alignment and word shape, producing a steady texture in paragraphs. The punctuation and spacing shown support continuous reading, and the letterforms keep a consistent baseline discipline with minimal flourish.