Slab Square Abguh 2 is a regular weight, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, branding, posters, bookish, retro, dependable, crafted, warm, readability, editorial tone, classic utility, strong presence, slab-serif, square-ended, bracketless, open apertures, generous counters.
A sturdy slab-serif with largely even stroke weight and pronounced, square-ended serifs that read as bold caps on verticals and horizontals. Proportions feel broad and steady, with roomy counters and open apertures that keep forms clear at text sizes. Curves are smooth but controlled, and joins stay crisp, giving the design a slightly engineered, print-forward texture. The overall rhythm is calm and consistent, with clear differentiation between similar forms and a straightforward, highly legible silhouette.
Well-suited to editorial design, book typography, and magazine layouts where a robust serif voice and clear readability are needed. It also performs well in headlines and short display lines, adding a confident, slightly retro flavor to branding and poster work without becoming overly decorative.
The tone is classic and workmanlike, evoking mid-century editorial and institutional typography. It feels friendly and familiar rather than austere, with enough character in the slabs and round forms to suggest a crafted, traditional voice. Overall it projects reliability and readability with a subtle retro charm.
The font appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif presence with strong, square terminals and a generous, readable structure. Its design choices prioritize clarity and consistency for text and headline settings while preserving a recognizable, traditional character.
The design balances strong vertical presence with wide letters, producing a stable line color in paragraphs. Numerals and capitals carry the same slab logic, contributing to a cohesive, utilitarian set suited to continuous reading as well as emphatic headings.