Slab Square Afbab 17 is a light, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, ui labels, forms, technical docs, packaging, typewriter, technical, retro, no-nonsense, utilitarian, space saving, practical legibility, typewriter feel, technical clarity, slab serif, square serif, high contrast-free, crisp, rigid.
A condensed slab-serif with consistent stroke weight and flat, square-ended serifs that read as sturdy but not heavy. Curves are kept taut and economical, with a generally vertical stress and a restrained, mechanical rhythm. Counters are relatively open for the width, and joins stay clean and straightforward rather than calligraphic. Numerals and caps maintain the same disciplined geometry, with clear, squared terminals and minimal modulation across the set.
Well-suited to editorial settings where a condensed serif is needed for economy, such as sidebars, captions, and narrow columns. It also fits interface labels, tables, forms, and technical documentation where a crisp, no-frills slab serif can improve scanning. The straightforward shapes and compact rhythm can work for packaging or branding that aims for a functional, industrial flavor.
The overall tone feels utilitarian and workmanlike, evoking typewriter and drafting-room sensibilities. Its compact proportions and crisp slabs give it a practical, technical voice with a subtle retro edge rather than a decorative one.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, highly legible slab-serif voice with a disciplined, mechanical character. Its square serifs and monoline construction prioritize consistency and clarity, aiming for dependable text performance in space-constrained layouts.
Spacing appears even and controlled, supporting dense setting without looking overly compressed. The design’s square terminals and blunt serifs create a consistent horizontal emphasis that helps maintain clarity in mixed-case text.