Slab Square Afmeb 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, signage, industrial, utilitarian, retro, sturdy, space saving, impact, clarity, sturdiness, slab serif, condensed, blocky, square serifs, flat terminals.
A condensed slab-serif with sturdy, flat-ended serifs and a mostly monolinear stroke feel. The letterforms are tall and compact with tight internal counters, producing a strongly vertical rhythm. Curves are controlled and slightly squarish in places, while joins and terminals stay crisp and blunt rather than calligraphic. Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, workmanlike construction; round letters remain narrow, and figures follow the same condensed, straight-sided logic for a cohesive texture in text.
This font is well suited to condensed headlines, posters, and editorial titling where space is limited but impact is needed. The strong slab structure also works well for packaging, labels, and signage systems that benefit from a sturdy, clearly articulated serif voice.
The overall tone reads practical and no-nonsense, with an industrial, poster-ready presence. Its compact density and squared finishing give it a slightly vintage, press-and-display character that feels confident and robust rather than delicate or refined.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact slab-serif voice with strong vertical economy and high visual stability. By emphasizing blunt serifs, straight-sided construction, and consistent stroke weight, it aims to stay readable while projecting an assertive, utilitarian character.
In longer lines, the condensed proportions create a dark, even typographic color and a tightly packed cadence. The slab serifs and flat terminals remain prominent at larger sizes, helping maintain a strong silhouette for headings and short blocks of copy.