Slab Square Abbab 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, body text, book design, headlines, branding, classic, bookish, trustworthy, academic, readability, durability, editorial tone, institutional clarity, bracketed, sturdy, crisp, legible, measured.
This typeface is a sturdy slab serif with flat, block-like terminals and subtly bracketed joins that soften the slab presence. Strokes stay largely even, with a measured rhythm and clear, open counters that maintain clarity at text sizes. Capitals are proportioned traditionally with firm horizontals and confident vertical stems, while the lowercase shows a compact, workmanlike structure with straightforward apertures and minimal flourish. Numerals follow the same disciplined construction, with consistent stroke weight and stable, square-shouldered forms that align well in text and UI contexts.
It works well for editorial layouts, book and long-form text, and information-heavy pages where a clear serif texture is desirable. The solid slabs also make it suitable for headings, packaging copy, and brand systems that want a grounded, no-nonsense feel without sacrificing readability.
The overall tone is practical and dependable, evoking classic publishing and institutional typography rather than decorative display. Its slab serifs add authority and a mildly industrial backbone, while the restrained shaping keeps the voice calm and readable.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust slab-serif voice optimized for everyday reading and practical communication. It balances strong, square-ended serifs with conventional proportions to provide a familiar texture and steady typographic color across paragraphs and headings.
Spacing appears even and conservative, supporting continuous reading and keeping word shapes stable. The slab treatment is prominent enough to signal genre and emphasis, yet controlled so it doesn’t become heavy or overly geometric in running text.