Slab Square Abbew 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, pull quotes, packaging, traditional, institutional, literary, confident, readability, stability, authority, versatility, slab serif, bracketless, blocky, sturdy, clear.
A sturdy slab-serif with broad proportions and a calm, even rhythm. Strokes are largely monolinear with minimal contrast, and the serifs are flat and prominent, creating crisp rectangular terminals. Counters are open and generous, with round letters staying fairly circular and straight-sided letters keeping firm verticals, giving the face a grounded, architectural feel. The lowercase shows a conventional structure with a single-storey g, compact joins, and sturdy stems that hold up well at text sizes.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a strong, stable texture is desirable, including book text, magazines, and long-form articles. The pronounced slab serifs also make it effective for headlines, subheads, and pull quotes, and it can lend a classic, trustworthy voice to branding and packaging.
The overall tone is dependable and traditional, with an editorial seriousness that reads as established and authoritative. Its blocky slabs and steady texture suggest practicality and clarity rather than delicacy, evoking newspaper, academic, or institutional typography.
The design appears intended to provide a clear, durable reading experience with a recognizable slab-serif voice. Its broad stance, low-contrast strokes, and squared terminals prioritize solidity and consistent color on the page, balancing traditional letterforms with a bold, utilitarian finish.
Uppercase forms feel stately and slightly formal due to their breadth and strong serifs, while the lowercase remains straightforward and highly legible. Numerals are robust and clear, with rounded figures (notably 8 and 9) maintaining ample interior space for readability.