Slab Square Abgir 10 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype and 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, editorial, textbook, reports, forms, typewriter, academic, classic, sturdy, readability, utility, durability, authority, slab serif, bracketless, square terminals, open counters, bookish.
A sturdy slab-serif design with flat, squared serifs and largely uniform stroke weight. Letterforms are upright and evenly built, with open, readable counters and a measured rhythm that stays calm across both caps and lowercase. The slabs are prominent without feeling heavy, and terminals tend to end cleanly and bluntly, giving the face a practical, mechanical finish. Numerals follow the same no-nonsense construction with clear shapes and consistent spacing.
Well suited to body copy in print and screen contexts where clarity and a stable typographic color matter, such as editorial layouts, textbooks, reports, manuals, and form-like interfaces. Its pronounced slabs also make it useful for subheads, captions, and information design where a grounded, authoritative voice is desirable.
The overall tone is utilitarian and bookish, suggesting typewritten authority and straightforward clarity rather than ornament. It reads as dependable and institutional, with a subtle retro-mechanical flavor that suits serious, text-forward settings.
The design appears aimed at delivering durable readability with a firm slab-serif presence, balancing mechanical crispness with comfortable text proportions. It prioritizes consistent rhythm and clear character shapes to perform reliably in continuous reading and structured documents.
Capitals present a strong, structured silhouette while the lowercase keeps forms simple and legible; round letters stay fairly open and the joins remain crisp, reinforcing the font’s squared, engineered character. In paragraph use it maintains steady color and predictable texture, supporting long reading without drawing attention to quirks.