Slab Square Afgeh 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, packaging, editorial, typewriter, utility, retro, workmanlike, space-saving, sturdy tone, typewriter feel, editorial impact, slab serif, square serifs, condensed, tall x-height, blunt terminals.
A condensed slab-serif with tall, narrow proportions and an even, low-contrast stroke. Serifs are bold and blocky with square ends, giving letters a stamped, mechanical edge. Curves are slightly squarish in their turns (notably in bowls and shoulders), while verticals dominate the rhythm; counters stay fairly open despite the tight width. Overall spacing reads compact and economical, with a steady, no-nonsense texture in text settings.
Best suited to narrow headlines, subheads, and compact typographic layouts where horizontal space is limited. It can also work well in posters, labels, and packaging that benefit from a vintage utilitarian voice, and for editorial callouts where a firm, mechanical slab presence is desired.
The face communicates a practical, archival tone—somewhere between typewriter matter-of-factness and newspaper/ledger seriousness. Its blunt serifs and compressed stance add a subtly industrial, vintage flavor without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, space-saving slab serif with a strong, square-ended footprint—prioritizing clarity, consistency, and a stamped/typed character in display and short-text use.
Uppercase forms appear sturdy and columnar, and the numerals follow the same narrow, upright logic for consistent alignment in listings. The lowercase maintains clear differentiation between similar shapes, supporting readable, utilitarian text color at larger sizes.