Slab Square Abnak 7 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, branding, classic, bookish, trustworthy, readability, authority, tradition, editorial tone, text first, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, sharp joins, ball terminals, oldstyle figures.
A sturdy slab-serif with pronounced, mostly bracketed serifs and confident, slightly calligraphic modulation. The capitals are well-proportioned and relatively wide, with clear, chiseled joins and a traditional, inscriptional feel in shapes like C, G, and S. Lowercase forms are compact with a notably small x-height and crisp, defined serifs; details such as the angled ear on g, the hooked descender on j, and the firm, flat terminals add texture without becoming ornate. Numerals appear oldstyle (with ascenders/descenders) and share the same strong serif treatment, giving running text a lively, traditional rhythm.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, journals, and editorial layouts where a robust serif can hold up at smaller sizes. It also fits institutional or heritage-leaning branding, packaging, and headlines that benefit from a solid, traditional slab-serif presence.
The overall tone reads established and literary—serious without feeling cold. Its sturdy slabs and classic proportions suggest reliability and authority, while the slightly lively detailing keeps it personable and text-friendly.
The design appears intended to blend classic book typography with the firmness of slab serifs, aiming for high readability and a dependable, authoritative voice. Its traditional detailing and oldstyle figures reinforce a text-first emphasis while still offering enough character for display use.
Spacing looks even and comfortable in paragraph settings, with strong word shapes and clear differentiation between similar characters (e.g., I, J, and l). The design maintains a consistent serif logic across caps, lowercase, and figures, supporting cohesive mixed-case typography.