Slab Square Abbiv 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, rugged, utilitarian, industrial, retro, bold, impact, utility, vintage signage, mechanical texture, display presence, slab serif, angular, faceted, ink-trap hints, heavy serifs.
A sturdy slab-serif design with broad, square-ended serifs and a generally monolinear, low-contrast stroke structure. Letterforms are built from straight segments and slightly faceted curves, creating chiseled corners and a subtly irregular, cut-paper/engraved feel rather than smooth geometry. Counters skew squarish and compact, terminals often finish flat, and joins show small notches and bevels that read like ink-trap or stamped-metal detailing. Uppercase forms are wide and assertive, while the lowercase keeps a pragmatic, workmanlike rhythm with short arms and firm feet.
Best suited for headlines, posters, labels, and signage where a bold, industrial slab-serif voice is desirable. It can work for short-to-medium text in branding or packaging when a sturdy, retro-utility texture is wanted, though the faceted detailing is most rewarding at larger sizes.
The font conveys a rugged, no-nonsense tone—industrial and practical with a vintage flavor. Its chunky slabs and faceted edges suggest signage, tools, and stamp-like printing, giving text a confident, slightly roughened presence without becoming overtly distressed.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust slab-serif with squared terminals and chiseled details, balancing classic slab proportions with a more mechanical, stamped aesthetic. The consistent low-contrast strokes and strong serifs prioritize impact and readability while adding character through angular shaping.
Numerals echo the same blocky construction, with angled cuts and squared bowls that maintain a consistent texture across lines. The sample text shows strong word shapes and stable baseline behavior, with the heavier serifing helping letters hold together at display and subhead sizes.