Slab Square Ahbe 3 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gonia' by Typogama (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, reports, academic, bookish, classic, calm, scholarly, restrained, readability, editorial tone, stability, traditional voice, bracketed, crisp, sharp, economical, open counters.
A crisp slab-serif with finely weighted strokes and compact, bracketed serifs that read as squared yet slightly tapered at joins. Curves are smoothly drawn and fairly open, while straights stay clean and vertical, creating an even rhythm in both capitals and lowercase. Terminals tend to end flat with small serif blocks, and the overall construction favors clarity over ornament, with moderate apertures and neatly controlled joins throughout.
This style fits well in long-form reading such as books, essays, and magazines, where the restrained slabs help guide the eye and keep lines stable. It also suits reports, academic material, and sober branding systems that need a traditional voice with a bit more backbone than a typical roman serif.
The tone is composed and literary, with a subtle old-style flavor tempered by firm slab details. It feels serious and dependable rather than flashy, projecting a quiet authority suited to informational or editorial settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable, traditional serif voice reinforced by slab-like serifs for sturdiness and presence. It aims for reliable text performance with a slightly formal, institutional character.
The numerals appear straightforward and text-friendly, matching the lowercase’s measured proportions and steady baseline behavior. In running text the face maintains a consistent gray value, with serifs providing structure without adding heavy texture.