Slab Square Ahfa 1 is a very light, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a very light slab serif with crisp, squared-off serifs and a calm, even texture. Strokes are thin with noticeably heavier horizontal elements and slab terminals, giving a poised, slightly engraved feel despite the overall delicacy. Proportions run wide with ample sidebearings, and the letterforms favor open counters and clear, upright construction. The lowercase shows a two-storey “g” and a single-storey “a,” with straightforward, readable forms and consistent serif treatment across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
It works well for editorial typography, long-form reading, and cultured headline use where a light slab can add structure without heaviness. The generous spacing and open shapes suit comfortable text sizes, while the distinctive slabs provide enough character for chapter titles, pull quotes, and refined branding copy.
The overall tone is bookish and composed, balancing formality with a gentle, airy presence. It suggests editorial seriousness—quietly confident rather than loud—suited to settings where restraint and clarity matter.
The design appears intended to merge the clarity and sturdiness of slab serifs with a notably light, spacious construction, yielding a readable face that feels elevated and literary. Its wide proportions and crisp terminals emphasize a controlled, typeset look appropriate for print-like layouts and formal communication.
In text, the wide stance and light strokes create a bright page color and a slightly spacious rhythm. Numerals are slim and elegant with flat-footed endings, matching the serifed structure of the alphabet and reinforcing a traditional, print-oriented voice.