Slab Square Abgig 17 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, reports, headlines, classic, scholarly, trustworthy, measured, readability, editorial tone, print clarity, traditional slab, bracketed serifs, sturdy, crisp, bookish, calligraphic stress.
A sturdy slab-serif with clearly bracketed, square-ended serifs and a calm, even color on the page. Strokes are largely consistent in weight with only subtle modulation, and curves are drawn with generous, open counters. Proportions lean slightly condensed in the capitals while the lowercase maintains a readable, traditional rhythm; the x-height sits comfortably against relatively tall ascenders and descenders. Terminals and joins are crisp and deliberate, giving the alphabet a disciplined, print-oriented texture.
Well-suited to book and magazine typography, reports, and other text-forward layouts where a stable serif texture improves readability. It can also handle headlines and pull quotes when you want a traditional, authoritative slab-serif presence without excessive contrast or ornament.
The overall tone feels classic and editorial, suggesting authority without feeling heavy or ornate. It reads as scholarly and dependable, with a restrained, traditional voice suited to long-form reading as well as formal display.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional slab-serif reading experience: robust serifs, clear letterforms, and a controlled rhythm that stays comfortable in continuous text while still carrying enough structure for editorial titling.
The numerals share the same steady, no-nonsense construction and align well with the text color. The face keeps a consistent serif treatment across straight and curved forms, helping paragraphs look orderly and well-paced.