Slab Square Afnem 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, signage, packaging, industrial, utilitarian, newspaper, vintage, authoritative, compact impact, sturdy legibility, editorial voice, space saving, sturdy, condensed, square serif, mechanical, compact.
A compact slab-serif with blocky, square-ended serifs and largely uniform stroke weight. The letterforms are tall and tightly proportioned, with crisp joins and little to no bracketing at the serifs, producing a hard-edged, mechanical silhouette. Counters tend to be narrow and vertical, and curves are controlled and slightly squared-off, especially in round letters. Numerals and lowercase follow the same compact rhythm, with clear, robust shapes that hold up in dense settings.
Works well for editorial headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where a dense, authoritative texture is desirable. It can also serve effectively in posters, labels, and signage that benefit from compact width and sturdy detailing, especially in short to medium text blocks.
The overall tone feels functional and no-nonsense, with a subtle vintage, press-like flavor. Its strict geometry and firm slabs convey authority and reliability, leaning more industrial and editorial than delicate or expressive.
Designed to deliver a strong, space-efficient slab-serif voice with crisp, square terminals and a consistent, print-friendly rhythm. The emphasis appears to be on solidity and legibility in dense compositions rather than refinement or calligraphic warmth.
Uppercase forms read particularly strong in headings due to their tall stance and emphatic serifs, while the lowercase maintains a disciplined, slightly rigid texture in paragraphs. The compact spacing and narrow counters create a dark, steady typographic color that suits high-contrast black-on-white reproduction.