Slab Square Afgam 10 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, newspapers, reports, headlines, academic, traditional, authoritative, bookish, space saving, readability, formality, durability, bracketed serifs, condensed, sturdy, crisp, vertical stress.
A condensed serif with sturdy, slab-like feet and subtle bracketing that softens the joins into stems. Strokes are largely even, with modest modulation and a clear vertical emphasis that keeps the texture steady in paragraphs. Terminals read square and decisive, counters are compact, and the overall rhythm is tight without feeling compressed. Numerals follow the same firm, upright construction with clear, no-nonsense shapes.
Well suited to editorial layouts where space efficiency matters, including newspapers, magazines, and report-style documents. It can also serve for headings and subheads that need a firm, traditional presence while staying compact in narrow columns.
The face conveys a composed, institutional tone—serious, reliable, and slightly old-school. Its narrow set and solid serifs give it an authoritative voice that feels at home in formal or informational settings rather than playful ones.
The design appears intended to provide a space-saving serif with a strong, dependable texture and clear, formal voice. Its construction prioritizes consistent color and sturdy finishing details for practical use in dense typographic settings.
In the sample text, the line color stays consistent and dark, with prominent verticals and clear word shapes that support extended reading. The uppercase presents a strong, structured silhouette, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, workmanlike character suited to dense copy.