Slab Square Abbaj 14 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a sturdy serif with prominent slab-like serifs and mostly square-ended terminals. Strokes are largely monolinear, producing an even color on the page, while the serifs are thick and confident with subtle bracketing rather than razor-sharp joins. Proportions feel conventional and readable: capitals are broad and stable, bowls are round but controlled, and spacing is measured to create a steady, text-friendly rhythm. Details such as the ball terminals on some lowercase forms and the firm, squared feet give the design a grounded, structured presence.
It is well suited to continuous reading in books, reports, and editorial layouts where a stable serif texture helps guide the eye. The strong slab-like serifs also make it effective for headings, pull quotes, and navigation elements that need to feel solid and authoritative without becoming overly ornate.
The overall tone is traditional and dependable, with an editorial, bookish character. Its robust serifs and even texture suggest authority and clarity, leaning toward an academic or institutional feel rather than a delicate or decorative one.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, highly legible serif voice with a structured, slab-leaning personality. It balances traditional proportions with firm, square-ended detailing to produce a confident, utilitarian typeface for general-purpose publishing and formal communication.
The numerals appear clear and familiar in construction, matching the letterforms’ sturdy serif treatment and maintaining consistent weight and texture alongside the text. The face keeps a disciplined, slightly formal cadence in longer passages, with enough distinctive serif presence to remain characterful at display sizes.