Slab Unbracketed Afga 14 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logotypes, packaging, sporty, urgent, industrial, retro, impact, economy, speed, strength, condensed, slab-serif, unbracketed, angular, blocky.
A tightly condensed, forward-slanted slab serif with heavy, square-cut terminals and a distinctly angular construction. Strokes remain fairly even in thickness, with sharp corners, flat ends, and compact counters that create a dense, high-impact texture. Curves are minimized and often squared-off, and the overall rhythm is tall and compressed, giving lines a fast, vertical cadence. Numerals and capitals follow the same rigid, cut-steel geometry, maintaining a consistent, punchy silhouette across the set.
Best suited to short, high-visibility text such as headlines, event posters, team or club branding, and compact logo wordmarks. It can also work well on packaging or labels where an industrial, high-energy tone is desired and space is limited.
The font projects speed and pressure—mechanical, competitive, and slightly retro in the way it leans forward with blocky confidence. Its condensed heft reads as assertive and utilitarian, evoking motorsport, athletic branding, and industrial labeling.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow footprint, pairing a forward slant with square, unbracketed slabs to communicate speed, strength, and efficiency. Its geometry prioritizes bold presence and a consistent, engineered texture for attention-grabbing display typography.
The forms favor hard joins and squared curves, producing a stenciled/engineered feel without actually breaking strokes. Spacing appears compact, and the heavy slabs contribute to strong word-shapes at display sizes, while the narrow proportions keep headlines economical.