Slab Square Abbuk 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A sturdy slab serif with generous proportions and a calm, even rhythm. Strokes are largely monolinear with minimal modulation, giving the letterforms a solid, printed feel. Serifs are blocky and supportive, with subtle shaping where they meet the stems, and terminals generally resolve into squared, decisive finishes. The lowercase is clear and readable with open apertures and a straightforward, workmanlike construction, while the numerals follow the same robust logic for consistent color in text.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, textbooks, and editorial layouts where a firm serif voice helps guide the eye. It also works effectively for headlines and subheads that need a grounded, authoritative tone, and for clear signage or labeling where sturdy letterforms improve recognition.
The overall tone is classic and dependable, evoking editorial and institutional typography. Its weight distribution and slab detailing suggest confidence and clarity rather than delicacy, making it feel practical, established, and slightly retro in a print-minded way.
The design appears intended as a practical slab serif for general-purpose typography, balancing traditional serif cues with sturdy, low-modulation strokes. Its goal seems to be dependable legibility and a confident, print-oriented presence across both display and text settings.
In running text the face holds a steady texture, with strong horizontals and a noticeable presence from the slab serifs that helps anchor lines. The design leans toward clarity over flair, favoring familiar forms and broad shapes that maintain legibility at typical reading sizes.