Slab Square Abkuv 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, collegiate, industrial, retro, utility, authoritative, readable display, signage feel, heritage tone, crafted geometry, slab serif, octagonal, beveled, blocky, sturdy.
A sturdy slab-serif design with squared, flat-ended serifs and a mostly monoline stroke. Many curves are faceted into chamfered corners, giving rounds like C, G, O, and Q an octagonal, engineered feel. Proportions are straightforward and readable, with compact counters and consistent stem weight; the lowercase maintains clear, traditional forms, while capitals lean more geometric and sign-like. Numerals follow the same angular logic, with clipped corners and firm, stable bases.
It performs well in headlines and subheads where the chamfered geometry can be appreciated, and it also stays legible in short blocks of editorial text thanks to its steady stroke and clear letterforms. The sturdy slabs and angular rounds suit packaging, labels, badges, and branding that benefit from a classic-yet-industrial voice.
The overall tone feels collegiate and workmanlike, with a hint of vintage signage and printed ephemera. Its beveled geometry reads as practical and no-nonsense, suggesting reliability and structure rather than delicacy or softness.
The design appears intended to merge traditional slab-serif readability with a machined, squared-off aesthetic. By combining strong serifs with octagonal curvature, it aims to evoke heritage printing and signage while delivering a crisp, constructed look for contemporary display and identity work.
The faceting is applied consistently across the character set, producing a crisp rhythm in text and a distinctive silhouette in large settings. The slab serifs are prominent without becoming overly heavy, helping the font hold up in dense paragraphs while still showing personality in display use.