Slab Square Afbez 7 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial text, magazine, book text, reports, headlines, editorial, typewriter, utilitarian, retro, institutional, readability, clarity, sturdy tone, retro utility, editorial voice, slab serif, square terminals, monoline, crisp, angular.
A slab serif with firm, square-ended serifs and largely monoline strokes, giving the letters a crisp, engineered outline. Curves are restrained and slightly squared off, with rounded forms (like C, O, and e) kept taut and upright rather than calligraphic. The lowercase shows sturdy, vertical construction and compact joins, while the capitals maintain even proportions and clear internal counters. Numerals follow the same squared, steady rhythm, with open shapes and consistent terminal treatment that keeps text color even across lines.
Well-suited for editorial typography where a sturdy slab serif presence is desired, including magazines, reports, and brand communications with a pragmatic voice. It can also support short-display settings such as headings, pull quotes, and packaging copy where square terminals and slab serifs add character without becoming overly decorative.
The overall tone feels practical and workmanlike, with a subtle typewriter/editorial flavor. Its squared serifs and controlled curves read as orderly and slightly retro, suggesting reliability and a no-nonsense voice rather than elegance or softness.
Likely intended to provide a straightforward slab-serif voice with square, decisive terminals and even stroke weight, balancing readability with a distinctive, slightly typewriter-like personality. The design emphasizes consistency and clarity across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals for dependable use in text-heavy layouts.
In running text, the design maintains a consistent cadence with clear separation between characters, helped by the strong serif cues and simple stroke modulation. The squarish finishing and sturdy vertical emphasis create a structured texture that remains legible at paragraph sizes.