Slab Normal Abnag 9 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, headlines, academic, trustworthy, traditional, practical, readability, durability, print utility, neutrality, structure, slab serif, sturdy, clear, bookish, balanced.
A sturdy slab serif with squared, bracketless-looking serifs and a calm, even stroke color. Curves are generously rounded while terminals and joins stay crisp, giving the design a composed, workmanlike rhythm. Proportions lean roomy and open, with clear counters and straightforward letterforms that maintain consistent texture across lines of text. Numerals are similarly steady and readable, matching the font’s solid, print-oriented construction.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a firm, structured serif helps maintain readability: books, long-form articles, reports, and academic materials. It can also serve for headlines and subheads when a stable, conventional slab-serif presence is desired without overt stylistic signaling.
The tone is classic and dependable, with a mildly formal, editorial voice. It feels grounded and matter-of-fact rather than decorative, suggesting clarity, authority, and a familiar “book type” sensibility.
The design appears intended as a plainspoken slab serif for general-purpose publishing: strong enough to anchor paragraphs and headings, but restrained in detail so it remains readable and consistent across a range of text settings.
The overall spacing and letterfit read as comfortable for continuous reading, and the slab serifs add a confident baseline without becoming heavy or stylized. Uppercase forms carry a traditional, inscriptional restraint, while lowercase remains simple and highly legible.