Slab Square Ablom 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: signage, packaging, posters, headlines, editorial, industrial, utilitarian, technical, retro, utility, clarity, impact, structure, slab serif, square serif, blocky, compact, mechanical.
A sturdy slab serif with square-ended terminals and rounded-rectangle bowls. Strokes stay largely uniform, producing a solid, low-modulation texture, while corners are subtly softened to avoid harsh brittleness. The capitals read compact and engineered, with squarish C/G/O forms and pronounced slabs on I, T, and E. Lowercase maintains a straightforward construction with single-storey a and g, a square-dot i/j, and a squat, monoline feel that keeps counters open and predictable. Numerals follow the same rectilinear logic, with boxy curves and consistent stroke endings for a cohesive set.
Well suited to display sizes where its blocky slabs and squared curves can carry impact—labels, signage, packaging, and posters. It can also work for short editorial headings or pull quotes when a technical, industrial voice is desired, especially where consistent, square-ended detailing supports a structured layout.
The overall tone is pragmatic and workmanlike, evoking stamped signage, equipment labeling, and mid-century technical print. Its square geometry and firm slabs convey reliability and restraint, while the slightly softened corners add a mild, approachable retro flavor.
The design appears intended to merge slab-serif solidity with a squared, industrial construction, prioritizing clarity, uniform stroke presence, and a disciplined, mechanical rhythm. The result feels built for practical communication with a distinctive, retro-technical edge.
In running text the rhythm is steady and grid-like, with strong horizontals and clear terminal behavior that keeps letterforms crisp. The rectangular punctuation and square tittles reinforce the font’s modular, engineered character.