Slab Square Afgoz 7 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, industrial, western, newspaper, institutional, retro, compact impact, rugged display, vintage print, signage clarity, editorial titling, bracketed, blocky, compact, ink-trap feel, sturdy.
This typeface is a compact slab serif with heavy stems and sturdy, square-shouldered serifs. The letterforms show a carved, slightly bracketed join into the slabs and a generally low-contrast structure, creating a dense, authoritative texture. Curves are tightened and counters are relatively small, while terminals end bluntly with little flourish. Overall spacing and proportions read condensed, with a rhythmic, vertical emphasis and a strong baseline presence that holds up well at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, labels, and signage where a compact footprint and high-impact slabs help text stand out. It also works well for branding systems that want a rugged, vintage-industrial voice—such as sports marks, product packaging, or editorial display—especially when set in short bursts rather than long body copy.
The tone is tough and workmanlike, evoking industrial signage, vintage print, and classic “wanted poster” energy without becoming ornate. Its dense color and squared details convey seriousness and a utilitarian confidence, with a faint old-press ruggedness in the way strokes meet and corners resolve.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a tight width, combining sturdy slab serifs with a compact, print-forward rhythm. It aims for a dependable, no-nonsense display personality that reads clearly and feels rooted in traditional signage and editorial titling.
Lowercase forms are straightforward and sturdy, with single-storey constructions where expected and minimal calligraphic modulation. Numerals are robust and clear, matching the overall blocky serif language. In text, the condensed proportions create a strong, dark paragraph color that emphasizes headings and short lines over extended reading.