Slab Square Afmig 9 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gravtrac' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, western, poster, impact, condensation, retro display, condensed, blocky, bracketless, square serif, high impact.
A heavy, condensed slab serif with squared-off serifs and terminals that create a blocky, stamped silhouette. Strokes are largely monolinear, with minimal contrast and tight internal counters that emphasize density. The uppercase is tall and compact, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, utilitarian structure with sturdy stems and simple bowls. Overall spacing and proportions favor verticality and impact, producing a strong rhythmic texture in lines of text.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, labels, and bold branding where compact width and strong lettershape presence are advantages. It can work in signage and packaging that needs high-impact typography and a condensed footprint, but it will be most comfortable at larger sizes where tight counters remain clear.
The font projects a rugged, workmanlike tone—part industrial signage, part vintage display—where strength and immediacy matter more than delicacy. Its compressed stance and blunt slabs read as assertive and no-nonsense, lending a slightly retro, frontier-poster flavor when set large.
The design appears intended as a high-impact condensed slab for attention-getting typography, prioritizing sturdy geometry and bold texture. Its square terminals and minimal modulation suggest a practical, sign-like aesthetic aimed at strong, immediate readability in display use.
The numerals and capitals share a consistently narrow footprint, helping maintain even color in headlines. The squared serifs and abrupt terminals give letterforms a cut-from-metal feel, making the face visually stable and highly emphatic when used in short bursts.