Slab Square Afmig 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic', 'Dharma Gothic Rounded', and 'Dharma Slab' by Dharma Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial, industrial, condensed, utilitarian, retro, space saving, high impact, sturdy texture, poster style, systematic, blocky, bracketless, square, sturdy, compact.
A condensed slab serif with tall proportions and a compact, vertical rhythm. Strokes are largely monolinear with crisp, square-cut slab serifs and flat terminals that give the letterforms a blocky, engineered feel. Curves (as in C, G, O, and S) are tightened and slightly squared off, while joins and corners stay firm and clean, keeping the texture even and dark at text sizes. The lowercase is narrow and upright with a prominent x-height, and the numerals share the same straight-sided, no-nonsense construction for consistent color in running copy.
Well suited to headlines, subheads, and poster typography where space is limited and impact is needed. The condensed build and sturdy slabs also fit packaging, labels, and signage systems that benefit from a strong, uniform texture. In editorial layouts it works effectively for punchy display lines and narrow-column treatments.
The overall tone is practical and assertive, balancing a vintage wood-type/poster sensibility with a modern, industrial dryness. Its compressed stance reads efficient and attention-getting, with a sturdy, mechanical confidence rather than elegance.
Likely designed to deliver a space-saving slab serif voice with strong presence and consistent texture. The squared terminals and compact proportions suggest an intention to evoke industrial and vintage display cues while remaining straightforward and highly legible in bold, short-to-medium text settings.
The design favors strong verticals and compact counters, producing a dense typographic color that holds together well in narrow columns. The square slabs and tightened curves create a distinctive, slightly “pressed” look that emphasizes structure and rhythm over softness.