Slab Square Abnaf 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, legal, reports, classic, scholarly, authoritative, traditional, text readability, stability, formality, tradition, bracketed serifs, sturdy, readable, text-oriented, measured.
A sturdy serif with pronounced slab-like feet and mostly flat, square-ended terminals. Strokes are moderately contrasted and the serifs are clearly bracketed, giving the letters a firm, anchored presence without feeling overly mechanical. Proportions are balanced and text-centric, with open counters and steady spacing that supports even rhythm across words. Numerals follow the same robust, conventional construction and sit comfortably alongside the capitals and lowercase in mixed text.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, journals, and editorial layouts where a dependable serif texture is desired. It also fits formal documents and reports that benefit from a conservative, authoritative typographic voice, and can serve headings when a sturdy, traditional look is preferred over a delicate modern serif.
The overall tone is traditional and serious, with a bookish, institutional voice. Its solid serifs and measured contrast convey reliability and authority, lending a calm, editorial character suited to content that aims to feel established and trustworthy.
Likely intended as a dependable, text-first serif that blends classic book typography with a more reinforced, slab-leaning structure. The goal appears to be clarity and stability in continuous reading while maintaining enough character for editorial presence.
The design reads cleanly at paragraph size in the sample, with clear differentiation among similar forms (notably in the lowercase and numerals) and a consistent baseline weight that keeps lines from appearing spotty.