Slab Square Aflek 6 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: labels, posters, headlines, packaging, signage, industrial, typewriter, technical, utilitarian, retro, compact setting, mechanical tone, sturdy display, clear labeling, slab serif, bracketless, octagonal, square joints, crisp.
A narrow slab-serif with monoline strokes and crisp, flat-ended serifs that read as rectangular blocks. Curves are frequently faceted into octagonal forms—especially in C, G, O, and the numerals—giving round letters a machined, cut-corner geometry. Terminals stay blunt and consistent, counters are fairly open, and spacing feels even, producing a steady, rhythmic texture in text. The lowercase includes simple, sturdy forms with short slab terminals and minimal stroke modulation, while figures follow the same chamfered, squared-off construction.
Works well for short-to-medium text where a compact, assertive voice is needed—such as product labels, technical packaging, signage, and poster headlines. The narrow proportions and strong slab terminals also make it useful for space-constrained headings and structured layouts where a controlled, industrial texture is desired.
The overall tone is pragmatic and engineered, with a vintage mechanical flavor. Its sharp corners and blocky serifs suggest utilitarian labeling, forms, and equipment marking rather than soft editorial elegance.
The design appears intended to combine the sturdiness of slab serifs with a squared, chamfered construction that feels manufactured and repeatable. It prioritizes clarity and a consistent, mechanical rhythm over calligraphic nuance, aiming for a distinctive utilitarian presence in display and functional typography.
Diagonal strokes (A, V, W, X) are straight and taut, contrasting with the polygonal treatment of bowls. The design maintains a consistent cap height and a compact horizontal footprint, which helps it stack neatly in dense settings while retaining a distinctive, stamped look.