Slab Square Afmah 6 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, captions, posters, packaging, headlines, typewriter, utilitarian, retro, bookish, workmanlike, space saving, text clarity, retro utility, print tone, slab serif, square serifs, bracketed joins, tight spacing, tall proportions.
A condensed slab serif with tall proportions and a steady, even stroke weight. Serifs are square and blocky, with minimal curvature, giving terminals a clipped, mechanical finish. The counters are relatively open for the width, and the lowercase shows simple, sturdy constructions with compact bowls and short arms. Overall rhythm is vertical and tightly packed, producing a dense texture in text while keeping letterforms clear.
Well-suited to space-conscious settings where a condensed serif can fit more characters without losing structure—such as headlines, subheads, captions, labels, and editorial sidebars. It can also add a utilitarian, retro flavor to posters and packaging where a typewriter-adjacent slab texture is desired.
The tone reads practical and archival, evoking typewritten and industrial printing aesthetics. Its narrow stance and firm slab terminals add a no-nonsense, slightly vintage voice that feels orderly rather than expressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact slab-serif voice that stays legible and consistent in dense settings. The squared terminals and even weight suggest a focus on functional clarity with a subtly vintage, print-oriented character.
Numerals are straightforward and compact, matching the condensed set and maintaining consistent stem weight. In the sample text, the font holds a crisp, columnar color with clear word shapes, especially where the slab serifs reinforce horizontal alignment.