Slab Square Ahva 11 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, headlines, classic, literary, trustworthy, scholarly, readability, editorial tone, classic authority, typographic clarity, slab serif, bracketed serifs, high contrast, crisp, formal.
A refined slab-serif with pronounced, squared serifs and subtle bracketing that softens joins into the stems. Strokes show noticeable contrast—especially in curves and diagonals—while maintaining a steady, deliberate rhythm across the alphabet. Capitals are stately and slightly narrow with sharp apexes (notably in A and V/W), and lowercase forms are clear and traditional, with compact bowls and sturdy verticals. Numerals are clean and open, with consistent baseline alignment and crisp terminals that read well in text sizes.
Well-suited to body text in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired, and it can also anchor headlines, pull quotes, and section titles with a dignified presence. The sturdy slabs make it a solid choice for branding systems that want tradition and clarity without looking overly ornate.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with an editorial seriousness that suggests printed literature and institutional materials. Its crisp serifs and measured contrast convey reliability and a composed, formal voice rather than a playful or experimental one.
This design appears intended to modernize a traditional slab-serif voice: strong, square serifs for authority, paired with refined curves and controlled contrast for comfortable reading. The result prioritizes legibility and a composed editorial texture while maintaining a distinctive, structured silhouette.
Serifs tend to be flat and rectangular, giving the face a structured, architectural feel, while curved letters (C, G, S, O) retain smooth, rounded contours. The spacing in the sample text appears balanced and even, supporting long-form reading with a calm texture.