Slab Square Afmup 2 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, vintage, no-nonsense, authoritative, utility, space-saving, strong presence, clear labeling, retro utility, condensed, slab serif, blocky, square terminals, high contrast corners.
A condensed slab-serif with a monoline construction and bold, square-ended serifs that read as small rectangular blocks. The design favors straight stems, tight apertures, and compact counters, producing a firm vertical rhythm and a slightly mechanical texture. Corners are crisp and orthogonal, with minimal modulation; curves (as in C, O, and S) stay controlled and somewhat squared in feeling. Uppercase forms are tall and assertive, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, workmanlike structure that holds together cleanly in dense settings.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks of text where a tight, vertical rhythm and strong presence are desirable. It works well for posters, signage, packaging, and label-style applications where a condensed footprint helps fit more characters while keeping an authoritative look. In editorial or UI contexts, it can function effectively for emphatic callouts, navigation titles, and compact typographic hierarchies.
The overall tone is practical and industrial, evoking stamped signage, utilitarian labeling, and vintage job-printing without feeling ornamental. Its compressed proportions and blocky serifs give it an authoritative, matter-of-fact voice suited to direct messaging. The impression is sturdy and institutional, with a classic, slightly retro hardness.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and legibility in a narrow width, using sturdy slab serifs and crisp terminals to maintain clarity at a range of sizes. It prioritizes a consistent, utilitarian texture and a firm, industrial character over softness or calligraphic nuance.
Spacing and proportions create a compact, economical color on the line, with strong vertical emphasis and consistent stroke weight. Numerals match the condensed stance and maintain the same square-shouldered, slabbed language, supporting clear, uniform typographic texture.