Slab Square Abram 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial, industrial, typewriter, utilitarian, retro, compact impact, utilitarian clarity, retro tone, structural emphasis, square serif, mechanical, condensed, sturdy, structured.
A condensed slab-serif with sturdy, rectangular serifs and mostly flat, squared terminals. Strokes are even and low-contrast, with tall proportions, tight counters, and a disciplined vertical rhythm. Curves are controlled and somewhat boxy (notably in C, G, O, and 0), while joins and shoulders stay crisp and mechanical. The lowercase is compact with a straightforward, unsentimental construction, and the numerals follow the same narrow, upright, engineered feel.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and display settings where a compact width is useful and the slab-serif structure can add emphasis. It can also work for labels, packaging, and utilitarian signage that benefits from a sturdy, engineered texture, as well as editorial layouts aiming for a retro-industrial tone.
The overall tone reads functional and workmanlike, with a vintage industrial flavor reminiscent of labeling, forms, and typewritten or stamped matter. Its compressed stance and square details give it a no-nonsense, authoritative voice that feels pragmatic rather than expressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, space-efficient slab serif with a mechanical, square-ended vocabulary—prioritizing strong structure, consistent rhythm, and a practical presence in display typography.
The design leans on repetition of rectangular forms—serifs, terminals, and counter shapes—to create a cohesive, modular texture in paragraphs. Spacing and letterfit appear tight, reinforcing a dense, economical line that emphasizes verticality and compact word shapes.