Slab Square Afnis 7 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mislab Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, signage, industrial, authoritative, retro, space-saving display, strong readability, sturdy tone, classic utility, bracketed serifs, crisp, compact, vertical stress, sturdy.
A compact slab serif with sturdy, block-like serifs and a largely monolinear stroke rhythm. The proportions are narrow and vertically oriented, with tight internal counters and a consistent, upright stance. Serifs are squared and assertive, often with slight bracketing, giving the letterforms a firm baseline and strong horizontal terminals. Overall spacing and shapes read clean and disciplined, with clear differentiation across capitals, lowercase, and lining figures.
Well suited to space-efficient headlines and subheads where a strong, grounded serif presence is needed without taking up width. It also fits editorial pull quotes, posters, and packaging that benefit from a firm, workmanlike voice, and it can hold up in short signage-style lines where condensed clarity is important.
The tone is pragmatic and authoritative, combining an editorial seriousness with an industrial, utilitarian edge. Its compactness and blunt serifs lend a slightly retro, mechanical feel that stays sober rather than decorative.
Likely designed to deliver a compact, high-impact slab serif for setting attention-grabbing type in limited horizontal space. The emphasis appears to be on sturdy construction, consistent rhythm, and a straightforward, classic-meets-industrial typographic character.
In text, the condensed proportions create a dense, economical color, while the slab endings keep lines visually anchored and stable. The numerals match the letters in their upright, no-nonsense construction and steady weight, supporting cohesive typographic hierarchy when mixed with capitals and lowercase.