Slab Square Afnom 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rama Slab' by Dharma Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, editorial, utilitarian, retro, space saving, strong presence, structured tone, print display, condensed, slab serif, sturdy, square serifs, compact.
This typeface is a tightly condensed slab serif with sturdy, rectangular serifs and largely uniform stroke weight. Stems are straight and vertical, corners read crisp, and curves (as in C, G, O, and S) stay compact and controlled, giving the alphabet a tall, efficient silhouette. Serifs tend to be flat and blocky with minimal bracketing, while joins and apertures remain relatively closed, reinforcing a dense, economical rhythm. Numerals follow the same narrow, upright structure with simple, workmanlike forms.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and packaging where a condensed, space-saving voice is helpful. It can also work well for labeling and signage that benefits from a sturdy slab-serif presence and a compact footprint.
The overall tone is pragmatic and industrial, with a slightly vintage, print-era flavor. Its compact proportions and blunt slabs convey authority and matter-of-fact clarity rather than delicacy or softness, making it feel at home in structured, information-forward settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, space-efficient slab-serif look with a square-ended, mechanical finish. It prioritizes a consistent, structured rhythm and strong terminals for clear, impactful typography in display and short-text applications.
In text, the spacing and condensed forms create a strong vertical cadence and a dark, even typographic color. The design favors firm terminals and consistent geometry over calligraphic modulation, producing a no-nonsense texture that remains cohesive across caps, lowercase, and figures.