Slab Square Abkib 8 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code, terminal ui, forms, tables, technical docs, typewriter, utilitarian, retro, technical, editorial, alignment, readability, typewriter feel, system ui, slab serif, square serif, high contrast, bracketless, crisp.
A monospaced slab-serif design with sturdy, square-ended serifs and mostly uniform stem weight. The letterforms are built from simple, upright strokes with flat terminals and minimal curvature, giving a clean, mechanical texture. Counters are fairly open and round characters (like O and 0) stay compact within the fixed-width cells, while diagonals (V, W, X) remain sharp and straight. Lowercase forms are straightforward and workmanlike, with single-storey a and g, a compact t with a short crossbar, and a long-tailed y; overall spacing is even and grid-friendly, producing a consistent, rhythmic color in text.
Well-suited for code snippets, terminal-style interfaces, and any layout that benefits from strict alignment such as tables, forms, receipts, and logs. It also works for technical documentation and editorial sidebars where a typewriter-like texture and predictable spacing improve scanning.
The font reads as pragmatic and no-nonsense, with a distinct typewriter and office-document personality. Its square slabs and fixed-width cadence evoke coding, forms, labeling, and classic printed output, lending a slightly retro, technical tone without feeling decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, monospaced reading experience with robust slab serifs that maintain clarity and structure in repetitive, data-heavy settings. Its simplified geometry and consistent rhythm suggest a focus on practicality, alignment, and familiar typewriter-era aesthetics.
In the sample text, the fixed advance width creates a steady, column-ready flow and a slightly staccato rhythm across lines. Numerals appear clear and sturdy at text sizes, and the strong slab terminals help strokes hold their shape in dense paragraphs.