Slab Square Abrim 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, packaging, posters, signage, branding, industrial, utilitarian, typewriter, collegiate, retro, rugged legibility, industrial tone, vintage texture, display authority, slab-serif, octagonal, chamfered, engraved, robust.
A sturdy slab-serif with chunky, mostly rectangular serifs and flat terminals, punctuated by small chamfered corners that give curves and joins an octagonal, machined feel. Strokes are fairly even and dense, with compact interior counters and a slightly squared-off roundness in letters like C, O, and S. Uppercase forms feel blocky and authoritative, while the lowercase keeps a simple, workmanlike construction with clear differentiation between similar shapes. Numerals follow the same squared, beveled logic, maintaining a consistent rhythm and weight across the set.
Well-suited for editorial headlines, pull quotes, and short-to-medium text where a sturdy, vintage-industrial voice is desired. It also fits packaging, labels, signage, and brand systems that benefit from an engineered, hard-edged slab-serif presence.
The overall tone is practical and no-nonsense, evoking stenciled signage, industrial labeling, and vintage typewriter or railway/collegiate printing. The chamfered detailing adds a subtle engineered character—more rugged than refined—while remaining readable and steady in continuous text.
The design appears intended to combine the solidity of a traditional slab serif with squared, beveled detailing that suggests mechanical precision. It aims for dependable legibility with a distinctive, industrial surface character that reads as both retro and functional.
Spacing in the samples appears comfortable for paragraph setting, with strong word shapes and a firm baseline. The distinctive corner bevels are a defining signature that becomes more apparent at display sizes, adding texture without relying on high contrast or decorative swashes.