Slab Square Abkal 9 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kate Slab' by Monday Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, scholarly, authoritative, formal, text reading, editorial tone, traditional utility, institutional clarity, slab serifs, bracketed slabs, low contrast, oldstyle figures, texty.
A low-contrast slab serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and square-cut terminals that keep the texture calm and even in paragraphs. Strokes stay relatively consistent, while subtle rounding at joins and inside corners prevents the design from feeling overly rigid. Capitals are proportioned with traditional book-face restraint, and the lowercase shows a readable, workmanlike rhythm with modest apertures and clear differentiation between forms. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varied heights and descenders that blend naturally into running text.
Well-suited to body copy in books and long-form editorial layouts where a steady texture and strong baseline support are valuable. It also fits academic or institutional materials—reports, catalogs, and essays—where a traditional voice with a bit of slab solidity helps reinforce credibility.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, suggesting reliability and quiet authority rather than display drama. Its slab construction adds a practical, slightly institutional flavor—suited to serious content and long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a readable slab serif for continuous text, balancing sturdy, square-ended serifs with softened transitions to keep paragraphs smooth and composed. Its oldstyle numerals and restrained proportions point toward editorial and book typography rather than attention-seeking headlines.
In the sample text, the face maintains a stable color and clear word shapes at larger sizes, with serifs helping guide the horizontal flow. The combination of firm slabs and gentle bracketing gives it a bookish presence that reads comfortably without looking delicate.