Slab Square Afmev 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, vintage, utilitarian, editorial, western, space-saving, impact, sturdiness, clarity, systematic, condensed, slab-serif, boxy, monoline, vertical stress.
A condensed slab-serif with tall proportions, a tight overall rhythm, and largely uniform stroke weight. Serifs are blunt and squared-off, with many terminals ending in flat caps that reinforce a sturdy, engineered feel. Curves are kept compact and controlled (notably in C, G, S, and 0), while verticals dominate the silhouette; counters are narrow and apertures tend toward closed, especially at smaller interior joins. The lowercase follows the same narrow, upright construction with simple, workmanlike forms and minimal modulation.
Well-suited to space-efficient headlines, posters, and signage where a strong vertical rhythm and sturdy serifs help text hold up at distance. It also fits packaging and label systems that benefit from an industrial, condensed voice and clear, authoritative numerals.
The tone reads practical and no-nonsense, with a distinctly industrial and slightly vintage flavor. Its narrow stance and squared finishing give it a poster-and-label energy—confident, emphatic, and a bit stern—while staying clean enough for structured editorial use.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, condensed slab-serif voice with squared terminals for impact and economy of space. Its restrained stroke contrast and disciplined geometry suggest an emphasis on consistency, durability, and a functional, print-forward character.
The font’s condensed build creates strong vertical texture in paragraphs and makes punctuation and numerals feel compact and sign-like. Capitals appear particularly commanding due to their height and rigid geometry, which can help establish hierarchy in display settings.