Slab Square Data 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: text, editorial, headlines, publishing, branding, traditional, authoritative, academic, literary, clarity, durability, heritage, authority, readability, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, robust, sturdy, ink-trap feel.
A sturdy slab-serif with strong, mostly rectangular serifs and a compact, controlled rhythm. Strokes stay fairly even in weight, with subtle bracketing into the serifs that keeps joins from feeling abrupt. The letterforms are broadly proportioned and stable, with clear, open counters and a slightly heavy footprint that reads well at text and display sizes. Round characters are smoothly drawn and upright, while diagonals and arms terminate in flat, squared-off ends that reinforce the font’s solid, built quality.
Well-suited for editorial typography, book and magazine work, and long-form reading where a sturdy serif texture is desirable. The strong serifs and even color also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and identity systems that need a dependable, established feel.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with a bookish, editorial sensibility. Its slabs and steady color give it an authoritative voice that feels at home in institutions, publishing, and heritage-oriented branding rather than playful or ultra-minimal settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif voice with solid construction and high clarity, balancing traditional proportions with assertive, square-ended details for consistent presence across sizes.
Numerals and capitals appear designed to sit firmly on the baseline, emphasizing structure over ornament. The lowercase maintains an even, readable texture, and the slabs are prominent enough to add character without becoming decorative.