Slab Square Abbaj 8 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book layout, headings, print, classic, scholarly, trustworthy, sturdy, readability, editorial tone, stability, traditional feel, bracketed serifs, low contrast, text serif, bookish, robust.
This is a sturdy slab-serif with low stroke contrast and confident, rectangular serifs that read as solid blocks at the ends of stems. The shapes are compact and evenly built, with clear vertical stress, open counters, and a steady baseline rhythm. Uppercase letters feel formal and stable, while the lowercase is straightforward and readable, with a double-storey “g” and a traditional, text-oriented skeleton. Numerals are clear and conventional, matching the same firm serif treatment and consistent stroke weight.
It performs well for body copy in books, long-form articles, and other editorial settings where stable texture and high legibility matter. The robust slab serifs also make it effective for headings, captions, and pull quotes, especially in print or layouts that benefit from a grounded, traditional serif voice.
The overall tone is traditional and workmanlike, projecting reliability rather than delicacy. It carries an editorial, slightly academic voice—serious, legible, and suited to information-forward typography where clarity and authority are desired.
The design appears intended as a dependable text slab: traditional letter construction paired with firm, square-shouldered serifs to deliver a strong, readable page color. It aims to balance classic typography cues with a more rugged, structural presence suitable for both reading and emphasis.
Serifs and terminals maintain a consistent, squared-off presence that gives lines of text a strong horizontal emphasis. Spacing appears balanced and conservative, supporting continuous reading and keeping word shapes distinct without calling attention to the letterforms.