Slab Square Abnak 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, newspapers, headlines, bookish, classic, sturdy, authoritative, readability, editorial tone, traditional voice, strong structure, slab serifs, bracketed, crisp, vertical stress, rounded joins.
A serif typeface with prominent slab-like serifs and subtly bracketed joins that give the strokes a sturdy, anchored feel. The letterforms show moderate contrast with clear vertical emphasis and smooth curves, while terminals stay clean and squared-off. Proportions are balanced and readable, with open counters, a steady baseline rhythm, and conventional punctuation-like detailing in the dots and joins. Numerals align comfortably with the text, and overall spacing appears even, supporting continuous reading.
Well-suited for book interiors, long-form editorial layouts, and publication design where a dependable serif texture is needed. It can also handle headlines and subheads effectively, especially when you want a classic, sturdy presence that remains readable at size.
The tone is traditional and editorial, projecting reliability and a composed, literary character. Its sturdy slabs add a confident, slightly institutional voice without feeling overly decorative, making it feel serious and established.
Likely designed to combine the authority of slab serifs with the practicality of a conventional text face—delivering strong structure, consistent rhythm, and clear readability for editorial environments.
The capitals feel stately and stable, while the lowercase maintains a familiar text structure with clear differentiation between similar shapes (e.g., I/l forms and rounded letters). The overall texture in paragraph setting looks consistent and calm, with serifs contributing a strong horizontal rhythm.