Slab Square Alba 9 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, reports, bookish, academic, measured, classic, readability, editorial utility, structural clarity, durable tone, slab serif, bracketed slabs, open apertures, generous spacing, crisp edges.
A restrained slab-serif with sturdy, squared serifs and clean, mostly unmodulated strokes. The letterforms are open and legible, with broad counters, clear horizontal structure, and a steady baseline rhythm. Serifs read as rectangular and confident without feeling heavy, and curves transition cleanly into straights, giving the design a composed, text-forward presence. Numerals and capitals maintain a consistent, evenly weighted texture suited to continuous reading.
Well-suited to body copy in books, magazines, and long-form editorial where a steady rhythm and sturdy serifs help readability. It also fits reports, academic publishing, and brand systems that need a dependable serif voice in both headings and text.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial—calm, trustworthy, and slightly academic. Its squared serifs and measured proportions suggest utility and seriousness rather than display flash, while still feeling crisp and contemporary enough for modern layouts.
Likely designed as a practical slab-serif for reading-first typography, balancing crisp, squared details with open letterforms to maintain clarity across paragraphs and mixed content.
In text, the font holds a stable gray value with clear word shapes and minimal visual noise. Round letters (like O/C) stay smooth and open, while the slab serifs provide a subtle grid-like structure that helps alignment and scanning.