Slab Square Afref 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, captions, posters, packaging, industrial, typewriter, practical, retro, space saving, utility, print texture, impact, condensed, slab serif, square serifs, monolinear feel, sturdy.
A condensed slab serif with tall proportions, tight sidebearings, and a crisp, rectilinear serif treatment. Strokes read as steady and fairly even with moderate thick–thin differentiation, and terminals end in flat, squared slabs that give the letters a rigid, constructed feel. Counters are compact but clear, with rounded bowls kept under control by straight stems; the overall rhythm is vertical and columnar. The lowercase shows two-storey a and g, a compact e, and a narrow, upright stance that keeps words tightly set while remaining legible.
Best suited to space-conscious typography where a compact footprint is valuable—headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and caption systems. It can also work well for packaging, labels, and signage that benefits from a sturdy, engineered voice and strong vertical presence.
The face conveys a utilitarian, mechanical tone with a subtle vintage flavor—more workmanlike than decorative. Its compressed, squared-off detailing suggests archival printing, labeling, and practical typography, while still feeling polished enough for editorial settings.
Likely designed to deliver a robust slab-serif voice in a condensed width, balancing a practical, print-oriented texture with enough refinement for continuous display text. The squared serifs and disciplined proportions aim for clarity and firmness rather than softness or calligraphic expression.
The figure set appears lining with consistent height and a similarly condensed build, matching the text’s narrow texture. Distinct slab serifs and squared joins create strong word shapes, especially in capitals, and the punctuation and dots sit cleanly without drawing attention away from the dense text color.