Slab Square Ahba 13 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, academic, literary, traditional, scholarly, restrained, readability, editorial utility, classic tone, clarity, bracketed, crisp, bookish, open counters, clear numerals.
A readable slab-serif design with sturdy, square-shouldered serifs and gently bracketed joins. Strokes stay largely even, with a calm, low-contrast rhythm and generous, open counters that keep the texture clear in paragraph settings. Capitals have classical proportions and a controlled, slightly formal stance; lowercase shows straightforward, workmanlike construction with two-storey forms where expected and simple, vertical stress. Numerals are clear and old-style in feel, with distinct shapes and flat-ended details that align with the slab structure.
Well suited for long-form reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a steady, confident texture is desired. It also works for headings, pull quotes, and informational material that benefits from a traditional slab-serif presence without excessive contrast or decoration.
The overall tone feels bookish and institutional—measured, dependable, and quietly authoritative. It evokes traditional print typography without becoming ornate, projecting a practical seriousness suited to editorial and academic contexts.
Likely drawn to provide a sturdy, highly readable slab-serif voice that bridges classic book typography and practical contemporary layout needs. The emphasis appears to be on consistent rhythm, open forms, and a restrained personality that performs reliably in text-heavy settings.
Spacing appears even and composed in text, producing a steady gray value and predictable word shapes. Terminals and serifs remain crisp and square, helping maintain definition at display sizes while staying comfortable for extended reading.