Slab Square Afbik 3 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, reports, branding, bookish, calm, trustworthy, traditional, legibility, text setting, stability, structure, slab serif, bracketless, square serifs, vertical stress, open apertures.
This typeface is a crisp slab serif with square, bracketless serifs and largely flat terminals that give it a clean, structured silhouette. Strokes appear even and steady, with a vertical, upright posture and clear, open counters. The lowercase shows a generous x-height and straightforward forms, while the uppercase has classical proportions with strong slab feet and a restrained, no-nonsense rhythm. Numerals are clear and fairly linear, matching the same squared serif language for consistent texture in mixed text.
It suits long-form reading contexts such as books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a stable slab-serif texture is desirable. It also works well for reports, institutional materials, and understated branding systems that need a reliable, structured serif voice.
The overall tone is practical and editorial, projecting clarity and dependability rather than display drama. Its squared serifs add a subtle industrial firmness, while the even rhythm and open forms keep the voice calm and readable.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, disciplined slab-serif reading experience: clear forms, firm serif terminals, and consistent rhythm aimed at legibility and typographic steadiness across paragraphs and mixed-case settings.
In text, the font produces an orderly, slightly mechanical color with distinct letter shapes and sturdy word outlines. The slab detailing is prominent enough to register at smaller sizes without turning ornamental, supporting a consistent, workmanlike typographic texture.