Slab Square Ahfi 5 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, documentation, ui labels, captions, typewriter, technical, retro, utilitarian, legibility, practicality, neutral tone, text economy, monoline, bracketed serifs, rounded corners, open apertures, long ascenders.
A monoline slab serif with squared, flat-ended terminals and subtly softened corners that keep the texture even. Serifs read blocky and firm, with gentle bracketing in places that helps the joins feel less mechanical. Counters are generous and apertures stay open, giving the face a clear, steady rhythm across both caps and lowercase. Proportions lean horizontally roomy with straightforward, upright construction; curves are rounded but controlled, and diagonals are clean and unembellished.
Well-suited to long-form reading where an even texture and open shapes support clarity, such as articles, essays, and book interiors. The firm slabs and straightforward letterforms also work well for manuals, specifications, and interface labeling, and it can serve captions and annotations where a reliable, no-nonsense tone is desired.
The overall tone is matter-of-fact and workmanlike, evoking typewriter and office documentation while still feeling tidy enough for modern editorial use. Its crisp slabs and even stroke weight add a slightly technical, pragmatic character, with a mild retro flavor rather than nostalgia-heavy styling.
The design appears intended to deliver a practical slab serif that balances typewriter-like sturdiness with clean, contemporary spacing and legibility. It prioritizes consistent rhythm, clear counters, and stable terminals to perform in text while retaining a distinctive, utilitarian voice.
Figures appear lining with consistent stroke treatment and clear separation between similar shapes. The lowercase shows distinctive, simple forms with tall ascenders and restrained terminals that maintain a calm, readable color in text settings.