Slab Square Abbew 1 is a regular weight, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, academic, branding, traditional, authoritative, bookish, clarity, authority, readability, editorial tone, durability, bracketless, high contrast, sturdy, crisp, formal.
A sturdy slab-serif with broad proportions and crisp, square-ended serifs. Strokes are mostly even with subtle modulation, giving the letterforms a solid, printed feel rather than a delicate one. Uppercase characters are wide and open, with generous counters (notably in C, O, and Q), while the lowercase maintains a clear, straightforward construction with a moderate x-height. Terminals and serifs read as flat and assertive, creating strong horizontal accents and a steady typographic rhythm across the alphabet and numerals.
Well suited to editorial typography, book or journal settings, and academic or institutional materials where a firm, traditional slab-serif tone is desired. The wide, open letterforms also make it effective for headlines and pull quotes, and it can support branding that aims for credibility and heritage without decorative flourish.
The overall tone feels classic and institutional, with a confident, no-nonsense presence. Its strong serifs and open shapes suggest a reference-book or editorial voice—serious, dependable, and slightly old-style without appearing ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif voice with clear, sturdy forms and emphatic square serifs, balancing readability with a confident display presence. Its proportions and restrained detailing point to a workhorse style meant to set cleanly in continuous text while still carrying enough character for titles and prominent copy.
In the text sample the face holds its structure well at larger sizes, where the slab details and square terminals become a defining feature. Numerals appear clear and robust, matching the weight and stance of the letters for consistent setting in headings or mixed text.