Slab Square Abgez 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, textbooks, publishing, reports, bookish, dependable, traditional, scholarly, workhorse text, readability, traditional tone, structural emphasis, print-friendly, slab serif, bracketed, robust, crisp, highly legible.
A sturdy slab serif with blocky, squared serifs and mostly uniform stroke weight. The letterforms are upright and calmly proportioned, with compact joins, firm horizontal terminals, and subtly bracketed connections that keep the slabs from feeling overly mechanical. Counters are open and round, diagonals are steady, and the overall rhythm is even, producing strong baseline presence and consistent texture in paragraph settings.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, editorial layouts, and educational or reference material where sustained legibility matters. It also works effectively for reports, interfaces, and signage-like headings when you want a grounded, traditional slab-serif presence.
The tone is practical and authoritative, with a familiar, bookish voice that reads as reliable and composed. Its robust slabs add a hint of vintage printing and institutional seriousness without becoming ornamental.
The design appears aimed at a dependable workhorse slab serif: strong serifs for structure, low-contrast strokes for clarity, and restrained detailing for consistent performance across paragraphs and display copy.
In text, the face maintains clear word shapes and stable spacing, with punctuation and figures that match the same sturdy, no-nonsense construction. The slabs give emphasis at larger sizes while remaining controlled enough for extended reading.