Slab Square Abrag 12 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, newspapers, reports, institutional, bookish, trustworthy, traditional, text workhorse, clarity, editorial tone, space economy, traditional voice, bracketed slabs, ball terminals, vertical stress, high readability, crisp joins.
A compact slab serif with sturdy, mostly low-contrast strokes and pronounced, squared serifs that read as solid blocks at the ends of stems and arms. The proportions are on the tighter side, with a controlled rhythm and relatively short extenders, giving lines a dense, economical texture. Curves are smooth and upright, while key details like the double-storey “a” and “g,” the ball terminal on “y,” and the strong foot serifs on figures add a classic text-face cadence. Numerals are clear and robust, with a plain, practical construction and stable baselines.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, magazines, and editorial environments where a firm serif presence helps guide the eye. It can also serve in reports, academic materials, and other structured documents that benefit from a traditional, legible voice.
The overall tone feels formal and dependable, with an academic, editorial voice rather than a playful one. Its compact build and sturdy serifs lend a traditional, workmanlike authority that suits serious reading and information-forward layouts.
Likely designed as a practical slab serif for continuous text: compact, sturdy, and consistent, with familiar serif conventions and clear numerals. The goal appears to be reliable readability and a serious, editorial character rather than display eccentricity.
In the sample text, the type maintains a consistent color and spacing, producing a steady, readable paragraph texture. The serifs remain prominent without turning decorative, and the letterforms keep a restrained, conventional structure that prioritizes clarity.