Slab Square Afmah 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, quirky, storybook, handmade, retro, folksy, handmade texture, retro charm, friendly display, compact impact, slab serif, rounded corners, soft serifs, irregular rhythm, narrow caps.
A condensed slab-serif with low-contrast strokes and compact proportions, showing subtly irregular drawing and softly rounded corners. Terminals are predominantly flat and blocky, with short, sturdy slab serifs that read clearly at display sizes. Curves are slightly pinched and asymmetric in places, giving the outlines a lively, hand-cut feel, while verticals stay fairly straight and upright. The lowercase is simple and legible with modest ascenders/descenders, and the numerals follow the same narrow, slightly wobbly rhythm for a cohesive texture in text.
Best suited for headlines, packaging, and brand marks that benefit from a quirky, handcrafted slab-serif voice. It can also work for short editorial callouts or children’s/educational materials where a warm, characterful texture is desired, especially when set with comfortable tracking.
The overall tone is playful and approachable, with a lightly rustic, handmade character that recalls vintage signage and children’s book typography. Its narrow stance and chiseled slabs add a hint of eccentricity without becoming chaotic, keeping the voice friendly rather than harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, attention-getting slab serif with a deliberately handmade finish—balancing sturdy, square-ended slabs with gentle irregularities to feel both vintage and personable.
The set shows small idiosyncrasies across glyphs (minor stroke wobble, uneven curves, and occasional quirky joins), which create a distinctive, human texture in running text. Spacing appears on the tighter side, supporting compact headlines and short passages where the condensed rhythm is an asset.