Slab Square Ahba 3 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, signage, bookish, confident, classic, institutional, readability, authority, durability, editorial voice, slab serif, bracketless, blocky, sturdy, crisp.
A structured slab-serif design with squared, bracketless serifs and predominantly vertical stress. Strokes feel even and steady, with rounded curves paired against flat terminals that give the forms a firm, engineered finish. Proportions read balanced and readable, with moderate apertures and clear counters; capitals are stately and open, while lowercase maintains a calm rhythm and a straightforward, workmanlike texture. Numerals follow the same rational construction, keeping consistent weight and presence alongside text.
Well-suited for editorial systems that need a sturdy serif voice in both display and reading sizes, such as magazines, reports, and book interiors. The strong terminals also make it effective for headlines, section heads, and functional signage where clarity and presence are important.
The overall tone is editorial and authoritative, projecting reliability without feeling ornate. Its squared serifs and calm rhythm suggest a practical, no-nonsense voice suitable for established brands and information-forward typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif texture with clean, squared finishing—combining traditional serif familiarity with a more engineered, contemporary firmness for versatile publishing and identity use.
In text, the font holds a steady line with clear word shapes and a slightly blocky silhouette from the slab terminals. The ampersand and punctuation harmonize with the same squared finishing, supporting a cohesive, traditional typographic color across longer passages.