Slab Square Abban 12 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book design, newsletters, academic, bookish, trustworthy, traditional, readability, robustness, editorial tone, classic utility, clarity, slab serifs, bracketed slabs, sturdy, crisp, open counters.
A sturdy slab-serif with broad, square-ended serifs and a mostly monoline, low-contrast stroke structure. The letterforms are upright with generous proportions and clear, open counters; curves are smoothly drawn while terminals stay firm and squared. Uppercase shapes feel classical and measured, and the lowercase keeps a readable, text-first rhythm with a moderately sized x-height, strong verticals, and consistent spacing that reads evenly in paragraph settings.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a firm serif can improve scanning and line-to-line continuity. It also works for headings, pull quotes, and navigational text in print or web contexts that benefit from a traditional, sturdy voice.
The overall tone is dependable and familiar, evoking traditional publishing and institutional typography. Its solid slabs and calm rhythm communicate authority without feeling ornate, landing in a pragmatic, bookish space rather than a display-driven one.
The design appears intended as a practical slab-serif for comfortable reading and consistent typographic color, combining strong serifs with restrained contrast to stay clear and stable across a range of text sizes.
Serifs are prominent and visually anchoring, which helps maintain structure in smaller sizes and on varied backgrounds. Numerals and caps appear steady and well balanced, giving tables, headings, and short callouts a composed, no-nonsense presence.