Slab Unbracketed Afse 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, editorial, vintage, sporty, confident, energetic, impact, momentum, space saving, retro tone, condensed, slab serif, unbracketed, oblique, angular.
A condensed slab serif with a pronounced rightward slant and heavy, square-cut terminals. Strokes are robust and fairly even, with minimal modulation, giving the letterforms a compact, forceful texture. Serifs read as blocky and unbracketed, often appearing as short rectangular feet and caps that sharpen the rhythm. Curves are tightened and slightly squared-off, while counters remain open enough to hold up at display sizes. Numerals match the same condensed, sturdy construction and lean, keeping a consistent color across mixed text.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and branding where a condensed, energetic slab can deliver impact. It can also work well on packaging and labels, or in editorial display settings where a vintage-leaning, forward-leaning emphasis is desirable.
The overall tone feels brisk and assertive, combining a classic print sensibility with a sporty, poster-like punch. Its slanted stance adds motion and urgency, while the slab structure keeps it grounded and confident. The result is a distinctly vintage-leaning voice that still reads clean and purposeful.
The font appears designed to deliver high-impact, space-efficient display typography with a dynamic slant and sturdy slab detailing, evoking classic print and signage while staying bold and legible.
The design maintains strong vertical emphasis despite the slant, with compact spacing and a dense typographic color. The italic angle is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, helping long lines keep a steady forward momentum.