Slab Square Ahbi 1 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, education, academic, utilitarian, writerly, retro, readability, workhorse, print focus, clarity, sturdy tone, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, open counters, generous spacing.
This typeface is a serif with sturdy slab-like feet and mostly flat-ended strokes, paired with softly bracketed joins that keep the shapes from feeling rigid. Strokes are fairly even in weight, with modest modulation and clear, open counters; curves are smooth and restrained rather than calligraphic. The lowercase shows a readable, text-first build with a two-storey a, a single-storey g, and a compact, upright rhythm; the serifs and terminals stay consistent across the alphabet. Numerals are lining and straightforward, with simple geometry and ample internal space, contributing to an even color in paragraph settings.
Well-suited to body copy in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a sturdy serif presence is desired without high contrast. It can also serve effectively for headings, captions, and academic or institutional materials that benefit from a clear, traditional voice and consistent paragraph color.
Overall it reads as dependable and editorial—serious without being severe. The slab presence adds a practical, slightly retro tone that can evoke textbooks, newspapers, and institutional print, while the generous spacing and open forms keep it approachable in longer passages.
The design appears intended to combine the practicality of slab serifs with smooth, readable text shapes, aiming for a versatile workhorse that holds up in continuous reading while still providing a confident, structured headline texture.
Several letters feature small ball-like terminals (notably on forms such as a and f), adding a subtle humanizing detail within an otherwise structured slab framework. The uppercase has a calm, formal stance with broad curves (C, O, Q) and stable horizontals (E, F, T), producing a steady texture when set in display sizes as well as text.