Slab Square Afgeh 7 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, mastheads, industrial, editorial, vintage, assertive, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, sturdy readability, vintage utility, condensed, slab serif, blocky, square serif, compact.
A compact condensed slab-serif with sturdy, squared-off serifs and terminals that create a firm, blocky silhouette. Strokes are largely even in weight, with minimal modulation, and the joins and corners read crisp and controlled. Counters are relatively tight for the width, lending a dense texture, while verticals dominate the rhythm and keep the overall color consistent across lines. The lowercase shows straightforward, workmanlike forms with a simple two-storey structure where applicable and sturdy punctuation and numerals that match the heavy, compact build.
This font is well suited for headlines, posters, mastheads, and compact display settings where vertical emphasis and a firm slab-serif presence help text stand out. It can also work for packaging and signage that benefit from a sturdy, utilitarian aesthetic and consistent texture in short to medium-length lines.
The overall tone is practical and forceful, with an industrial, poster-like confidence. Its condensed stance and blunt slabs suggest a vintage utilitarian mood—authoritative, no-nonsense, and geared toward high-impact messaging rather than delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, combining condensed proportions with robust slab terminals for clear, assertive display typography. Its restrained stroke behavior and squared details prioritize solidity and uniform rhythm, aiming for dependable legibility and a distinctly industrial voice.
At text sizes the dense spacing and narrow proportions create a strong gray value, making word shapes feel tall and emphatic. The squared slabs add a distinct horizontal beat at baseline and cap line, reinforcing a structured, mechanical character.