Slab Square Ahjy 10 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, reports, bookish, classic, measured, refined, readability, editorial tone, print tradition, text stability, bracketed, crisp, open counters, generous spacing, tall ascenders.
This typeface presents a crisp serif structure with sturdy, squared-off slab-like serifs that often show subtle bracketing into the stems. Curves are smooth and open, with clear, round counters (notably in C, O, and e) and a steady rhythm across text. Proportions feel slightly condensed vertically: the x-height is modest while ascenders and capitals read comparatively tall, giving paragraphs a poised, airy texture. Strokes remain even and calm, with clean terminals and a consistent, readable color in running text.
It suits long-form reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a steady, comfortable texture matters. The clear forms and restrained detailing also work well for reports, academic material, and other text-forward documents that benefit from a classic serif presence.
The overall tone is bookish and composed, evoking traditional print typography with a slightly contemporary crispness. It feels reliable and literate rather than loud, lending a sense of editorial authority and clarity.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable text serif with slab-like confidence—prioritizing clarity, consistent rhythm, and a familiar typographic voice that holds up well in paragraphs while still looking crisp in headings.
Figures appear lining and well-aligned, with straightforward forms that match the serifed voice of the letters. The lowercase shows a traditional two-storey a and g, and punctuation integrates cleanly with the text color without drawing undue attention.