Slab Square Ahtu 5 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, branding, packaging, classic, scholarly, trustworthy, traditional, readability, stability, editorial voice, traditional tone, clarity, slab serif, bracketed, beaked, sturdy, crisp.
A sturdy slab-serif design with clearly defined, squared-off serifs and modest stroke modulation. Serifs are prominent and generally bracketed into stems, giving joins a firm, carved-in feel rather than a purely geometric snap. Curves are round and open (notably in C, G, O, and e), while verticals remain steady and crisp, producing an even typographic color in text. Lowercase forms follow conventional book-face construction with two-storey a and g, a compact ear on g, and a straightforward, readable rhythm across the alphabet and figures.
Well suited to editorial typography where a confident serif presence is desired—magazines, books, reports, and long-form reading. It also performs effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and identity systems that need a traditional yet sturdy voice, including packaging and signage where clear letterforms and strong serifs help maintain visibility.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with a calm authority that reads as dependable and established. The strong slabs lend a slightly institutional, academic voice, while the restrained contrast and clean terminals keep it practical and unfussy.
The design appears intended to combine the solidity and presence of slab serifs with conventional, highly readable text shapes. Its balanced proportions and consistent detailing suggest a focus on dependable everyday typesetting, while retaining enough character for confident titles and branding.
Capitals are broad and stable with generous internal counters, helping clarity at display sizes. Numerals appear lining and text-friendly, with simple, familiar shapes that match the serif treatment and maintain a consistent baseline presence.