Slab Square Afbep 2 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code, tabular data, ui labels, technical docs, captions, typewriter, utilitarian, technical, retro, fixed-width clarity, typewriter feel, space economy, structured layout, slab serifs, square terminals, tall ascenders, compact fit, ink-trap free.
A condensed, monospaced slab-serif with crisp, flat-ended strokes and sturdy rectangular serifs. The design keeps contrast minimal and stroke joins clean, producing an even, mechanical rhythm across lines. Capitals are tall and relatively narrow, with straight-sided verticals and simple, open counters; the lowercase follows a straightforward, workmanlike construction with a single-storey “g” and “a”. Numerals are similarly linear and narrow, with consistent widths that reinforce the gridlike cadence typical of fixed-width faces.
Best suited to contexts where fixed-width alignment is valuable, such as code samples, terminal-style UI, tables, and forms. Its compact proportions also make it useful for captions, sidebars, and technical documentation where economical line fitting and consistent rhythm are priorities.
The overall tone is practical and matter-of-fact, evoking typewriter and early computer printout aesthetics. Its restrained shapes and steady spacing feel technical and archival rather than expressive, lending a subtle vintage-office character without becoming decorative.
The font appears designed to deliver a clear, reliable monospaced reading experience with slab-serif authority and a distinctly typewritten texture. Its condensed build and simple, repeatable shapes suggest an emphasis on disciplined spacing, alignment, and utilitarian legibility in structured layouts.
Square terminals and slab serifs remain consistent across the set, and the uniform character widths create strong vertical alignment in text. The punctuation and dots read as small, round marks that contrast with the otherwise rectilinear letterforms, helping punctuation remain distinct in dense settings.