Slab Square Afnaj 9 is a bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, poster, retro, authoritative, utility, space-saving, high impact, vintage display, sturdy readability, condensed, slab-serif, square-cut, high-contrast, sturdy.
A condensed slab-serif with strong vertical emphasis and compact horizontal proportions. Strokes are heavy and mostly even, with squared-off slab terminals that give the letters a blocky, machined feel. Counters are relatively tight and the apertures stay clean, keeping the texture dark but readable. The lowercase is straightforward and workmanlike with short extenders, while the uppercase forms remain tall and assertive; numerals follow the same condensed, sturdy rhythm.
Well-suited for headlines, posters, and display typography where a condensed footprint and strong presence are needed. It also fits packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from an industrial, authoritative voice and a compact measure.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, leaning toward vintage industrial and print-shop signage. Its dense, punchy color reads as confident and no-nonsense, with a slightly rugged, mechanical character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, using sturdy slab terminals and a dense typographic color to evoke classic wood-type and industrial display traditions while remaining legible in short texts.
Spacing appears designed for compact setting, producing a tight, poster-like line density. The square slab details and compressed proportions create a consistent rhythm that holds up well in all-caps and mixed-case settings.