Slab Square Afliy 9 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, labels, typewriter, utilitarian, retro, institutional, economy, legibility, typewritten feel, text utility, slab serif, square serifs, high contrast feel, crisp, compact.
A compact slab-serif with sturdy, square-ended serifs and generally even stroke weight. The letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, giving lines of text a tight, efficient rhythm. Curves (C, O, G, e) are kept fairly taut, paired with firm, straight stems and flat terminals that read cleanly at text sizes. Numerals and capitals share the same disciplined, workmanlike construction, with minimal flourish and a consistent, mechanical cadence across the set.
Well suited to editorial typography where a compact measure is helpful, including books, magazines, and text-forward layouts that need a firm, traditional presence. It can also work effectively for utilitarian applications such as labels, forms, and instructional copy where a typed-document vibe supports the message.
The overall tone is pragmatic and slightly retro, evoking the matter-of-fact voice of typed or stamped documents. Its crisp slabs and compact width convey a no-nonsense, editorial personality—confident, orderly, and a bit institutional.
The design appears intended to deliver a practical slab-serif voice with typewriter-like clarity: narrow, space-efficient proportions paired with strong square serifs for a stable, legible texture. It aims for consistency and economy rather than ornament, producing a reliable, workhorse impression in both headlines and paragraph settings.
In running text the narrow proportions and prominent slabs create strong word shapes and a distinct texture, especially in mixed-case settings. The punctuation and figures visually match the letters’ square terminal logic, reinforcing a consistent, engineered feel.