Slab Square Abkok 3 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book text, magazines, reports, typewriter, utilitarian, academic, retro, no-nonsense, readability, editorial tone, classic utility, print realism, durability, slab serif, bracketed serifs, sturdy, crisp, high contrast.
A sturdy slab-serif with compact proportions and a disciplined, mechanical rhythm. Strokes are largely even, with clear thick–thin modulation visible in curved letters and ball-like joins, while the serifs read as substantial rectangular slabs with subtle bracketing. Counters are open and round, terminals are crisp, and the overall drawing favors clarity over flourish. Numerals and capitals feel stable and straightforward, and the lowercase maintains a pragmatic, text-first structure with strong verticals and solid feet.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, magazines, essays, and reports where a firm serif structure helps guide the eye across lines. It also works effectively for headings, pull quotes, and captions when a classic, slightly typewriter-inflected voice is desired without drifting into novelty.
The tone is classic and workmanlike, reminiscent of editorial and typewriter-era typography. It conveys reliability and an academic, archival character rather than a decorative or expressive mood. The overall impression is confident, readable, and slightly nostalgic.
The design intention appears to be a practical slab serif optimized for clear, steady text color and dependable readability, pairing a mechanical sturdiness with traditional serif cues. It aims to feel familiar and authoritative, like a dependable workhorse for editorial typography.
Spacing appears even and restrained, supporting a steady line color in paragraph settings. The slab treatment is consistent across cases, giving text a grounded baseline and a robust, printed feel that holds up well at moderate sizes.