Slab Square Ahnu 2 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, reports, scholarly, trustworthy, classic, calm, legibility, editorial utility, structured tone, durable texture, bracketed serifs, open counters, generous spacing, bookish, crisp.
A clear, readable slab-serif with sturdy, squared-off serifs and mostly uniform stroke weight. The letterforms are upright with open apertures and relatively large counters, giving the design an airy, unforced rhythm. Serifs read as firm and supportive rather than delicate, and terminals stay crisp and clean, producing strong baseline and cap-line structure. Numerals are straightforward and evenly drawn, matching the same steady, low-contrast construction.
This design is well suited to long-form reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a stable, low-contrast texture supports comfortable scanning. It also fits reports, academic materials, and interface typography where a firm, legible serif voice helps structure information and headings without needing heavy weight.
The overall tone feels editorial and academically minded—measured, dependable, and slightly traditional without becoming ornate. Its calm, structured texture suggests seriousness and clarity, with enough warmth in the curves to avoid a cold, mechanical feel.
The design appears intended to provide a robust, highly legible slab-serif for text-forward settings, balancing crisp construction with an approachable reading rhythm. Its consistent strokes and supportive serifs suggest a focus on clarity, durability, and dependable typography across paragraphs and display-sized headlines alike.
In text, the font maintains an even color and predictable cadence, with distinct shapes that help prevent letter confusion. The slab details add authority and a subtle vintage book quality while staying restrained enough for contemporary layout work.