Slab Square Afnem 6 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bourgeois Slab' by Barnbrook Fonts and 'Durham Latin' by Mayfield Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial, industrial, poster, confident, retro, space saving, display impact, sturdy tone, clarity, blocky, condensed, slab-serif, rectilinear, sturdy.
A condensed slab serif with heavy, blocky strokes and minimal modulation. Serifs are square and assertive, with flat terminals and tight interior counters that create a compact, vertical rhythm. Curves are restrained and slightly squared-off, giving rounds like O/Q/C a more structural feel. The lowercase shows a straightforward, workmanlike construction with short ascenders/descenders and firm, rectangular joins that keep the texture dense and even in lines of text.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, posters, and branding where a compact footprint and strong typographic color are important. It also works well for packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from sturdy letterforms and clear, punchy presence at larger sizes.
The overall tone is bold and utilitarian, with a no-nonsense, industrial confidence. Its condensed proportions and squared details evoke classic poster and headline typography, leaning slightly retro while staying clean and direct.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact in tight horizontal space, combining sturdy slab-serifs with a rectilinear, square-ended construction for a strong display voice. The emphasis appears to be on bold legibility and consistent texture rather than delicate detail.
The dense set width and strong slab accents produce high word-shape presence, especially in all caps. Numerals and capitals read particularly solid, supporting compact layouts where space is limited but impact is needed.