Slab Square Afrab 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, signage, industrial, typewriter, noir, utility, retro, space saving, industrial tone, display clarity, vintage feel, structural rhythm, condensed, monoline, squared, bracketless, tall.
A tall, tightly condensed slab serif with an even, monoline-like stroke and minimal modulation. Serifs are square and unbracketed, reading as firm blocks at stroke ends, while curves stay controlled and narrowly proportioned. Counters are compact and vertical stress is reinforced by long, straight stems, giving the face a crisp, engineered rhythm. The numerals and lowercase follow the same narrow, upright construction, with small, functional details and consistent terminal treatment across the set.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and poster-style typography where space is limited and a strong vertical presence is desired. It can also work well for editorial display, packaging labels, and signage that benefits from a vintage-industrial voice and high structural clarity.
The overall tone feels utilitarian and industrial, with a dry, mechanical confidence reminiscent of vintage typewriter and newspaper display work. Its narrow stance and hard-edged slabs lend a slightly noir, institutional mood—serious, disciplined, and a bit archival.
This design appears intended to deliver a compact, space-saving display serif with sturdy slab terminals and a disciplined, utilitarian texture. The focus is on economy of width, consistent stroke behavior, and a classic industrial character that reads confidently in short to medium text runs.
The condensed proportions create strong vertical texture in paragraphs and headlines, producing a dense typographic color. The square serifs and straight-sided forms emphasize structure over softness, and the tight internal spaces suggest it will look most comfortable when given enough size and breathing room.