Slab Square Afkuw 7 is a regular weight, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, vintage, no-nonsense, authoritative, condensed, space saving, utility, impact, systematic, squared, bracketless, rigid, linear, angular.
A condensed slab serif with a tall, columnar stance and largely uniform stroke weight. Serifs are blocky and unbracketed, and many curves resolve into squared, chamfer-like corners, giving rounds (such as O and C) a faceted feel. Counters are compact and apertures are relatively tight, with consistent, upright rhythm across capitals and lowercase. The overall construction favors straight stems, crisp terminals, and restrained modulation for a clean, engineered texture in text.
Well-suited to headlines and short blocks of display text where space is limited but a sturdy presence is needed. It also fits signage, labels, and packaging systems that benefit from tight widths, clear structure, and a rugged, utilitarian voice.
The face projects an industrial, vintage utility tone—firm, practical, and slightly archival. Its narrow build and squared details suggest signage, labeling, and workmanlike editorial settings rather than soft or lyrical typography.
Likely drawn to deliver a compact slab serif with a mechanically precise, squared-off aesthetic—prioritizing economy of width, consistent rhythm, and a firm editorial/signage character.
In the sample text, the condensed width produces strong vertical emphasis and efficient line packing, while the slab serifs help maintain character separation at larger display sizes. Numerals appear similarly narrow and linear, matching the typewriter/label-like consistency of the alphabet.