Slab Square Abban 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kate Slab' by Monday Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, signage, bookish, classic, authoritative, rugged, readability, stability, impact, utility, slab serif, bracketed, sturdy, ink-trap feel, open counters.
A sturdy slab serif with broad, square-ended serifs and a generally even stroke weight. Curves are full and open, while joins and terminals have a slightly chamfered, utilitarian finish that keeps the texture firm and rhythmic. Capitals feel wide and stable with clear, vertical stress, and the lowercase maintains straightforward, workmanlike proportions with ball terminals and simple, readable forms. Numerals are robust and clear, with strong horizontals and well-defined bowls that hold up at display sizes.
Well-suited to editorial headlines, pull quotes, and book or magazine typography where a firm, serifed voice is desired. It can also work for posters and signage that benefit from sturdy serifs and strong shape definition.
The overall tone is traditional and practical, with a faintly industrial, newsroom or textbook character. It reads as confident and no-nonsense, balancing classic serif familiarity with a tougher, more utilitarian slab presence.
Likely designed to provide a dependable slab-serif voice that stays legible and assertive in both short display lines and longer reading passages, emphasizing stability, clarity, and a classic-but-rugged texture.
In text settings the face creates a dark, steady color with strong baseline emphasis from the slabs. The letterforms show consistent, squarish finishing throughout, which reinforces a disciplined, structured feel in paragraphs and headings alike.