Slab Square Afgiv 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, industrial, editorial, utilitarian, vintage, authoritative, space-saving, impactful, workmanlike, display utility, print-ready, blocky, sturdy, condensed, rectilinear, crisp.
A sturdy slab-serif with squared, flat-ended serifs and a compact, condensed footprint. Strokes stay largely even in weight with minimal contrast, producing a steady, mechanical rhythm across words. Counters are relatively tight and vertical stems dominate, while curves (C, G, O, S) are slightly squarish in feel rather than fully round. The lowercase shows a straightforward, workmanlike construction with short ascenders/descenders relative to the caps and a firm, consistent baseline presence.
Best suited for headlines, labels, and display typography where a compact width and strong slab presence help maximize impact in limited space. It also works well for packaging, signage, and editorial callouts that need a firm, industrial voice and clear letterforms at larger sizes.
The overall tone is pragmatic and no-nonsense, with a hint of vintage signage and industrial printing. Its condensed, blocky forms read as assertive and functional, favoring clarity and impact over delicacy.
Likely drawn to deliver a robust, space-efficient slab-serif with squared terminals that holds up in bold messaging contexts. The emphasis appears to be on consistent stroke weight, firm structure, and a straightforward, utilitarian personality.
The design’s strong vertical emphasis and squared serif treatment create crisp word shapes, especially in all-caps settings. In text, the compact spacing and tight apertures can build a dense, sturdy texture that feels intentional and poster-like.