Slab Square Alba 6 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, reports, branding, bookish, measured, classic, scholarly, readability, text setting, authority, clarity, slab serif, bracketed, crisp, open counters, long serifs.
A refined slab-serif with slender stems, broad proportions, and clear, consistent letterfit. Serifs are prominent and mostly squared off with gentle bracketing, giving a sturdy baseline while keeping the overall color light. Curves are smooth and open (notably in C, O, and e), with tidy joins and minimal stroke contrast, producing an even rhythm across text. Uppercase forms feel stately and spacious, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, readable structure with plain, workmanlike details in a, g, and t.
Works well for editorial typography where a controlled, reliable voice is needed—book interiors, magazine features, and reports in particular. It can also support brand systems that want a classic, institutional tone without heavy weight, performing best when given comfortable leading and column width.
The tone is composed and literary: formal enough for classic editorial use, but not ornate. Its crisp slab serifs add authority and structure, while the light texture and openness keep it calm and approachable in longer reading.
The design appears aimed at delivering a readable, text-oriented slab serif that balances strong serifs with a light overall texture. It prioritizes clarity and steady rhythm, offering a traditional voice suited to extended setting and structured layouts.
Figures are clean and traditional in feel, with simple construction and clear differentiation between characters. The overall impression is orderly and stable, with generous internal space and a slightly expansive, page-friendly stance.