Slab Square Ahra 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, bookish, trustworthy, traditional, readability, editorial tone, classic solidity, everyday utility, slab serifs, bracketed, humanist, softened, readable.
This typeface is a serif with sturdy slab-like terminals and subtly bracketed joins that soften the overall texture. Strokes are fairly even with modest modulation, and the letterforms keep a measured, book-oriented rhythm with open counters and clear interior space. The uppercase shows stable, traditional proportions with pronounced serifs, while the lowercase is straightforward and readable with a single-storey g and a two-storey a; numerals appear lining with similarly firm serifs and consistent spacing.
It suits long-form text such as books and editorial pages where a steady rhythm and sturdy serifs help maintain readability. It can also work well for headlines, subheads, and branding systems that want a classic foundation with a slightly more robust, slab-inflected presence.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, balancing authority with approachability. Its slab serifs add a grounded, practical feel that reads as dependable rather than ornate, making the voice feel familiar and editorial.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional reading experience with added solidity from slab-like serifs, offering a practical alternative to more delicate oldstyle serifs. It aims for clarity and familiarity while retaining enough character to stand out in editorial and identity work.
Serifs tend to end in flat, squared-off terminals, but the curvature at joins prevents the design from feeling overly mechanical. The spacing in the sample text suggests an even, calm color suitable for continuous reading and structured layouts.