Slab Square Afbik 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, bookish, classic, measured, readability, text setting, traditional tone, clarity, slab serif, bracketed, square terminals, open counters, moderate proportions.
A crisp slab-serif with sturdy, mostly square-ended serifs and a calm, even stroke color. The serifs read as slightly bracketed rather than purely abrupt, and the joins are clean with minimal flare. Counters are open and round letters (O, Q, o) are fairly circular, while verticals stay straight and disciplined. The lowercase shows a traditional serif structure with a two-storey a and a single-storey g, plus straightforward, readable figures.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and magazine features where a stable, traditional serif texture is desired. It also fits academic or professional documents, captions, and interface typography that benefits from a sturdy serif presence without heavy contrast.
The overall tone is formal and dependable, leaning toward a literary, institutional voice rather than a playful or ornamental one. Its restrained detailing and steady rhythm give it a composed, traditional character that feels at home in serious typography.
The design appears intended to provide a reliable slab-serif voice for text, combining robust serifs with restrained contrast to maintain clarity across sizes. It aims for classic readability and an editorial feel while keeping the shapes straightforward and consistent.
Spacing appears moderately generous with clear letter separation, supporting comfortable reading in paragraph settings. Capitals are stately and evenly proportioned, and the numerals are clear and unambiguous at a glance.