Slab Square Abgak 4 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, reports, signage, classic, bookish, authoritative, newspaper, academic, readability, robustness, editorial utility, traditional tone, bracketed serifs, sturdy, crisp, traditional, texty.
A sturdy slab-serif with pronounced, mostly bracketed serifs and a calm, even rhythm. Strokes are low-contrast with clear vertical stress, giving the letterforms a solid, anchored feel. Capitals are stately and wide-set with generous counters, while the lowercase maintains a readable, conventional structure and moderate x-height. Details like the two-storey “a,” the compact, looped “g,” and the strong horizontal terminals contribute to a straightforward, editorial texture.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, long-form reading, and institutional materials where a robust serif presence is desirable. It can handle headings and subheads with authority, and its clear figures make it practical for reports, captions, and light tabular use.
The overall tone is traditional and dependable, evoking textbook and newspaper typography. Its slab serifs add a slightly industrial practicality, while the consistent proportions keep the voice measured and professional rather than decorative.
The design appears aimed at combining classic serif readability with the firmness and impact of slabs, producing a versatile workhorse for print-like typography and sober branding.
In text, the face creates a darker, more assertive color than a typical oldstyle serif, helped by firm serifs and clean joins. Numerals appear sturdy and legible, with simple, familiar shapes suited to running text and data.