Slab Square Abkal 2 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, reports, traditional, scholarly, trustworthy, formal, readability, stability, text utility, editorial tone, slab serif, bracketless, rectilinear, crisp, high contrast illusion.
A crisp slab-serif with sturdy, rectangular serifs and largely even stroke weight that reads as monoline at text sizes, with only subtle modulation where curves meet stems. Serifs are mostly unbracketed and square-ended, producing a firm baseline and clear vertical rhythm. Capitals are compact and structured, with round letters (C, O, Q) kept fairly open and geometric, while diagonals (V, W, Y) feel straight and clean. The lowercase shows a two-storey a and g, a narrow, footed l, and a compact, text-oriented design that maintains consistent spacing and strong, dark punctuation-like terminals.
Well suited for long-form reading in editorial layouts, books, reports, and other text-forward materials where a stable, traditional texture is desired. It can also serve in headings when a firm, conservative voice is needed without moving into overtly decorative slab styling.
The overall tone is classic and editorial—measured, authoritative, and slightly utilitarian. The slab details add a sense of solidity and reliability, giving the face a bookish, institutional feel rather than a decorative one.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif text color with crisp, rectilinear finishing. It prioritizes clarity and consistency across mixed case and numerals, aiming for a familiar, print-native feel that supports extended reading.
In the paragraph sample, the font holds together well in longer lines with a steady texture and clear word shapes. The slab serifs add emphasis at small sizes without becoming overly heavy, and numerals appear straightforward and legible with simple, familiar forms.