Slab Square Afris 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, labels, condensed, editorial, industrial, retro, utilitarian, space saving, strong presence, clear labeling, editorial display, slab serifs, square terminals, compact, tall, crisp.
A tall, tightly set slab-serif with compact proportions and a strong vertical rhythm. Strokes are largely uniform in thickness with squared-off joins and flat terminals, giving the letterforms a crisp, mechanical edge. Serifs read as sturdy rectangular slabs rather than bracketed transitions, and counters tend to be narrow and vertically oriented. Overall spacing feels economical and structured, supporting dense lines without decorative flourish.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks of copy where a narrow measure is needed, such as posters, packaging panels, labels, and wayfinding. It can also work for editorial pull quotes or mastheads when you want a compact, vertical texture that remains crisp at display sizes.
The tone is disciplined and workmanlike, with a subtly vintage, industrial flavor. Its condensed stance and squared detailing evoke signage, labeling, and old editorial typography where space efficiency and clarity mattered. The result feels authoritative and no-nonsense rather than soft or expressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, using square-ended slabs and even strokes to keep a steady, readable pattern. Its construction favors a practical, print-forward voice that stays assertive without relying on high contrast or ornament.
Uppercase forms emphasize straight-sided construction and tight interior apertures, while the lowercase maintains the same narrow footprint and firm terminals for consistent texture. Numerals follow the same condensed, upright logic, keeping a uniform color in mixed text and display settings.