Slab Square Afgad 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a tightly condensed slab serif with blunt, square-ended serifs and a generally even stroke presence. Proportions are tall and narrow, giving the alphabet a compact, vertical rhythm with modest sidebearings. The serifs are blocky and assertive, and many joins and terminals resolve into crisp right angles, producing a sturdy, mechanical silhouette. Counters stay relatively open for the width, while curves (C, O, S) remain controlled and slightly squared in feel, reinforcing the structured, engineered look.
It performs well in headlines and display settings where space is limited and a bold, structured texture is desirable. The condensed rhythm also suits posters, editorial titling, packaging labels, and pragmatic signage where a vintage-industrial or typewriter-adjacent voice supports the message.
The overall tone feels functional and workmanlike, with a strong typewriter and industrial undertone. Its condensed build and hard-edged serifs suggest efficiency and seriousness, leaning toward a retro editorial or archival mood rather than softness or warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, space-saving slab serif with a mechanical, no-nonsense presence. By combining narrow proportions with blunt, squared serifs, it aims for strong word-shape definition and a confident, utilitarian tone in display typography.
Uppercase forms read particularly authoritative due to their tall proportions and prominent slab endings, while the lowercase maintains legibility with simple, straightforward shapes and clear punctuation dots. Numerals follow the same condensed, sturdy construction, staying consistent with the font’s squared terminal logic.