Slab Square Afgeh 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, logotypes, typewriter, retro, industrial, utilitarian, no-nonsense, space saving, bold presence, clear labeling, vintage utility, condensed, slab serif, square serif, sturdy, compact.
A condensed slab serif with sturdy, square-cut serifs and largely uniform stroke weight. Curves are slightly squarish and compact, with tight internal counters and a generally vertical, upright construction. The serif treatment is blunt and blocky rather than bracketed, giving the letters a crisp, machined edge. Spacing and proportions feel economical, producing a dense texture in text while keeping letterforms clearly separated.
Well-suited to headlines and subheads where space is limited but impact is needed, such as posters, packaging, labels, and editorial display. It can also work for logotypes and wordmarks that benefit from a compact footprint and sturdy, block-serif presence.
The overall tone is practical and workmanlike, with a subtle retro/typewriter flavor. Its narrow build and blunt slabs suggest industrial labeling, editorial headlines, or stamped/printed ephemera rather than refined book typography. The result feels direct, authoritative, and slightly vintage without becoming decorative.
Likely designed to deliver an efficient, space-saving slab serif with a firm, squared-off personality. The emphasis appears to be on clarity and punch in tight widths, producing a pragmatic display face that holds up in bold, high-contrast layouts and short bursts of text.
In the samples, the condensed rhythm creates strong vertical emphasis and a tight, column-like color. Numerals and capitals read with a signage-like clarity, while lowercase maintains a straightforward, minimally stylized look that supports compact setting.