Slab Square Afnom 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gravtrac' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, editorial, branding, industrial, authoritative, utilitarian, retro, space-saving, strong hierarchy, print punch, clarity, condensed, slab-serif, square-ended, monoline, tall proportions.
A tall, condensed slab-serif with sturdy, square-ended serifs and largely monoline strokes. Curves are kept tight and economical, giving letters a compact, vertical rhythm, while joins and terminals stay crisp and blunt. Proportions emphasize height over width, with narrow bowls and counters in letters like B, P, and R, and a generally consistent, measured spacing that maintains a firm text color. Numerals follow the same condensed construction, with straight-sided forms and restrained curvature.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and posters where condensed width helps fit more characters per line without losing presence. It also works for editorial titling and pull quotes that need a firm, classic voice, and for signage or labels where crisp, square terminals and sturdy slabs reinforce clarity and authority.
The overall tone is direct and workmanlike, with an editorial seriousness that reads as firm and no-nonsense. Its condensed, squared construction lends an industrial, signage-like confidence, while the slab details add a faintly vintage, print-era flavor without becoming decorative.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow footprint, pairing condensed proportions with robust slab serifs for a clear, assertive reading. The restrained contrast and squared finishing suggest a practical, print-forward style aimed at strong typographic hierarchy in display and editorial use.
In paragraph settings the font produces a strong vertical cadence and a dense typographic texture; the blunt serifs and narrow counters make it feel especially punchy at larger sizes and in short lines. The squareness of terminals and the tight curvature help it hold shape cleanly in display and titling contexts.