Slab Square Afloj 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, textbook, reports, captions, utilitarian, traditional, academic, no-nonsense, readability, structure, authority, clarity, bracketless, blocky, compact, sturdy, crisp.
A compact slab-serif with sturdy, square-ended serifs and mostly uniform stroke weight. The forms are upright and tightly proportioned, with a relatively restrained x-height and clear, open counters that keep the texture readable. Terminals and joins feel crisp and engineered rather than calligraphic, and the overall rhythm is steady and even in continuous text. Numerals follow the same practical, straightforward construction, matching the letters in color and presence.
It fits well in body copy for editorial layouts, textbooks, and report-style documents where a firm, stable texture is helpful. The compact design also works for captions, tables, and dense informational settings that need clear letterforms without excessive ornament.
The font projects a practical, workmanlike tone with an understated, traditional edge. Its strong slabs and compact proportions give it a dependable, institutional feel suited to serious content rather than decorative flair.
The design appears intended as a sturdy slab-serif for reading and information delivery, balancing strong serifs with controlled proportions to maintain a consistent typographic color in paragraphs.
In text, the strong serifs create clear horizontal anchoring and a slightly typewriter-adjacent solidity, while the low modulation keeps the page color consistent. The overall impression is robust and legible, prioritizing clarity and structure over personality-driven quirks.