Slab Square Abbid 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype and 'Sanchez' and 'Sanchez Slab' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, branding, packaging, heritage, confident, bookish, institutional, readability, authority, print texture, classic tone, bracketed serifs, robust, sturdy, crisp, compact.
A sturdy slab-serif with strongly bracketed serifs and flat, squared-off terminals that give the letters a grounded, architectural feel. Strokes are fairly even with minimal contrast, and the overall rhythm is steady and readable, with open counters and clear joins. Proportions lean slightly compact in the lowercase, while capitals feel broad and stable; details like the double-storey “a” and “g” and the short, firm crossbars reinforce a traditional text-facing construction. Numerals follow the same sturdy logic, with clear shapes and firm feet that sit solidly on the baseline.
It suits editorial typography where a firm, traditional voice is needed—magazine features, book interiors, and pull quotes—especially at text to display sizes. The robust slabs also translate well to branding and packaging where legibility and a confident tone are priorities.
The font conveys a classic, editorial tone—serious, dependable, and a bit old-world without feeling ornate. Its slab presence adds confidence and authority, making it feel at home in print-forward, pragmatic contexts rather than delicate or high-fashion settings.
The design appears intended to provide a dependable slab-serif for general reading and headline use, balancing classic letterforms with sturdy, squared terminals for a strong printed presence.
In running text, the bold slab cues create strong word shapes and a slightly emphatic texture, especially at larger sizes. The punctuation and dot forms read crisp and round against the otherwise squared serif language, helping maintain clarity in dense copy.