Slab Square Ahko 2 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary branding, invitations, classic, bookish, refined, calm, readability, classic tone, editorial voice, light elegance, bracketed serifs, delicate, open counters, generous spacing, oldstyle numerals.
This typeface is a light, upright serif with clearly defined slab-like serifs that read as gently bracketed rather than perfectly square. Strokes remain even and restrained, with slightly tapered joins and smooth curves that keep the texture quiet and consistent. Proportions are classical, with moderate caps and a readable, not-too-tall lowercase; counters are open and the overall rhythm feels airy due to the thin weight and generous internal space. Numerals appear to include oldstyle figures, adding a more traditional, text-oriented feel.
It suits editorial and book-oriented settings where a light serif texture is desirable—chapters, pull quotes, poetry layouts, and magazine features. It can also support refined branding and printed collateral such as invitations or programs when used at comfortable sizes with ample leading.
The overall tone is literary and composed, suggesting traditional print typography without feeling heavy or ornamental. Its lightness and tidy detailing create a refined, polite voice suited to thoughtful reading and understated branding.
The design appears intended to provide a contemporary, lighter-weight take on a traditional text serif, combining classical letterforms with a subtly structured, slab-influenced serif treatment for clarity and calm presence in extended reading.
Several lowercase forms (notably the double-storey “a” and the looped “g”) lean toward classic book faces, while the serifs and terminals keep a crisp, slightly structured edge. The thin strokes and fine serifs imply it will look best with sufficient size or good contrast against the background.