Slab Square Abrek 7 is a light, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, textbooks, interfaces, forms, typewriter, utilitarian, academic, retro, legibility, clarity, utility, durability, slab serif, square serifs, bracketless, open counters, crisp.
A clear slab-serif with sturdy, square-ended serifs and largely uniform stroke weight. The letterforms are built from simple, controlled geometry with open apertures and generous interior space, giving an even, readable rhythm. Serifs read mostly unbracketed and flat, with crisp terminals and straightforward joins; curves are clean and restrained, and diagonals (notably in V/W/Y) stay sharp without excessive contrast. Numerals follow the same plainspoken construction, with a rounded 0 and simple, legible forms across the set.
It performs well in continuous reading settings such as editorial layouts, textbooks, reports, and documentation where clarity and steadiness matter. The crisp slabs also suit UI labels, tables, and forms that benefit from firm letter endings and predictable rhythm.
The overall tone feels pragmatic and editorial, with a subtle typewriter and textbook sensibility. Its straightforward drawing and disciplined spacing project clarity and reliability rather than ornament, creating a calm, workmanlike voice with a lightly retro flavor.
The design appears intended as a practical slab serif for everyday typography—aiming for robust legibility and an orderly texture while retaining a restrained, traditional character.
Uppercase shapes are broad and stable, while lowercase maintains a conventional, readable structure that keeps word shapes familiar. In text, the consistent stroke weight and open counters help maintain clarity and prevent the slabs from becoming visually heavy.