Slab Square Afger 13 is a bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, vintage, assertive, poster, mechanical, space saving, impact, utility, display, condensed, slab-serif, square terminals, bracketless, high contrast feel.
A tightly condensed slab-serif with sturdy, square-ended serifs and mostly even stroke weight. The design is tall and narrow with compact sidebearings, creating a strong vertical rhythm. Terminals and serifs read as flat and blunt, with minimal (if any) bracketing, and counters are kept relatively tight to maintain density. Round letters (like C/O) appear slightly squarish in spirit, and overall spacing and proportions emphasize a packed, economical texture that holds together well in all-caps and mixed case.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and signage where a compact, high-impact look is needed. It also works well for packaging and labeling systems that benefit from dense set widths and strong letterforms, including short UI labels or tabular callouts where space is limited.
The tone is bold and workmanlike, with a distinctly utilitarian, old-style poster sensibility. Its compressed stance and blunt slabs give it an authoritative, no-nonsense voice that feels at home in signage and attention-grabbing headlines. The overall impression is mechanical and slightly retro, more functional than delicate.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, combining condensed proportions with blunt slab detailing for a durable display voice. The forms prioritize clarity and punch over softness, aiming for a practical, industrial character that reads confidently at larger sizes.
The condensed proportions create pronounced word shapes and strong line economy, while the flat serifs add a stamped, display-like finish. Numerals follow the same narrow, upright rhythm, supporting consistent emphasis in dates, prices, and labels.