Slab Square Abdeg 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, academic, longform, classic, bookish, formal, readability, text setting, classic tone, editorial utility, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, large apertures, generous spacing.
This typeface is a sturdy slab-serif with clear, squared-off serifs and a mostly even stroke weight. The serifs read slightly bracketed rather than sharply cut, giving joins a smooth, built-up feel. Capitals are broad and stable with strong horizontal elements, while the lowercase shows a traditional serif structure with a two-storey “a,” a looped descender on “g,” and a distinctive “t” with a pronounced crossbar. Round forms (C, O, Q, o, e) are open and spacious, and many strokes end in subtly rounded or ball-like terminals, especially noticeable in the numerals and some lowercase details. Overall rhythm is steady and text color is consistent, with comfortable interior counters and legible shapes at paragraph size.
It suits book and editorial typography where a stable, readable slab serif is desired, including essays, journals, reports, and educational materials. The confident serifs and consistent texture can also work well for headings, pull quotes, and typographic accents when a classic, print-forward voice is needed.
The tone is traditional and composed, with a scholarly, book-oriented feel. Its slab serifs add firmness and presence without becoming overly decorative, creating an impression that is dependable and slightly old-style in character. The rounded finishing details soften the otherwise solid construction, keeping the voice approachable for extended reading.
The design appears intended to deliver dependable readability with a solid slab-serif presence, balancing firm, squared serifs with softened terminals for a refined, text-friendly tone. Its conventional letterforms and steady texture suggest a focus on comfortable longform setting while retaining enough character for editorial branding.
In the sample text, word shapes remain clear and well separated, suggesting a design tuned for continuous text rather than display-only use. The numerals appear lining and sturdy, matching the serif treatment and maintaining consistent visual weight alongside letters.