Slab Square Afliy 11 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, body text, magazines, newspapers, manuals, typewriter, utilitarian, academic, retro, space saving, text readability, editorial tone, print clarity, slab serif, bracketed serifs, high contrast, crisp, compact.
This typeface is a compact slab-serif with sturdy, mostly flat-ended serifs and a distinctly vertical, upright construction. Strokes show noticeable contrast—thinner curves and joins against heavier main stems—while keeping a clean, controlled rhythm. Counters are relatively tight and the letterforms are narrow, giving text a dense, economical texture. Curves (notably in O/C/G and the lowercase bowls) are smooth and round, while terminals and serifs stay firm and squared, producing a crisp, print-like finish.
It is well-suited to editorial settings such as magazines, newspapers, reports, and long-form reading where a compact measure is helpful. The strong serifs and clear vertical stress also make it effective for captions, footnotes, and informational typography that needs to stay crisp at moderate sizes.
The overall tone feels practical and editorial, reminiscent of traditional book and newspaper typography with a mild typewriter/industrial edge. It communicates clarity and seriousness more than warmth, with a slightly vintage, institutional character that reads as trustworthy and matter-of-fact.
The design appears aimed at delivering a space-efficient, highly readable slab-serif voice for text-heavy layouts, balancing sturdy serifs with controlled contrast for a classic printed texture. Its narrow proportions suggest an intention to fit more characters per line while maintaining a traditional, authoritative typographic feel.
The numerals and capitals appear sturdy and well-aligned, with straightforward, legible shapes suited to continuous reading. Lowercase forms maintain a disciplined structure, and the ampersand and punctuation in the sample text reinforce a functional, text-first design rather than decorative flair.