Slab Normal Afte 5 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, posters, branding, signage, industrial, american, sturdy, plainspoken, retro, readability, sturdiness, utilitarian, display impact, editorial utility, slab-serif, typewriterish, low-bracket, rounded joins, large counters.
A robust slab serif with substantial, blocky terminals and a steady, moderately contrasting stroke. The serifs read as squared and weighty with softened corners, and many joins and curves show gentle rounding that keeps the texture from feeling brittle. Proportions are broad with generous bowls and counters, producing an open, even color in text. The lowercase uses a two-storey “a” and a single-storey “g,” while figures are wide and straightforward with clear, sturdy shapes.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, headlines, and subheads where a solid serif presence is desired without ornate detailing. It can also work effectively for posters, packaging, and signage that benefit from a sturdy, high-impact texture and clear letterforms.
The overall tone is workmanlike and confident, evoking utilitarian printing and mid-century editorial typography. Its broad stance and heavy slabs give it an assertive, dependable voice that feels industrial and slightly nostalgic rather than delicate or fashionable.
The design appears intended as a dependable slab serif for general-purpose display and text settings, emphasizing strength, readability, and an unpretentious industrial character. Its broad proportions and simplified, consistent detailing support confident typographic hierarchy across headings and short passages.
In the text sample, spacing and rhythm feel even and stable, with strong horizontal emphasis from the slabs. Letterforms retain clarity at display sizes thanks to open apertures and ample internal space, while the softened corners help maintain a friendly, approachable presence despite the heavy detailing.