Slab Square Abkej 8 is a regular weight, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, longform, branding, classic, scholarly, trustworthy, bookish, readability, editorial tone, print texture, clarity, slab serif, bracketed serifs, open counters, high contrast, generous spacing.
A clear slab serif with sturdy, square-feeling serifs and mostly even stroke weight, punctuated by subtle swelling in curves and joins. The letterforms are broad and open, with generous interior counters and a steady, readable rhythm in text. Serifs read as substantial and supportive rather than sharp, and terminals land cleanly, giving the design a composed, print-forward texture. Numerals are similarly wide and stable, matching the lowercase’s calm proportions and straightforward construction.
This face suits editorial layouts, magazines, and book or report typography where sustained readability matters. It also works well for branding systems that want a classic, established voice—especially when paired with generous leading and moderate line lengths to let its wide proportions breathe.
The overall tone is traditional and literate, with an editorial seriousness that feels at home in printed reading environments. Its sturdy slabs and open shapes project reliability and clarity, leaning more toward classic book typography than decorative display.
The design appears intended to deliver dependable, print-like readability with a robust slab-serif backbone, balancing sturdy structure with open forms for comfortable paragraph color.
The sample text shows consistent spacing and a smooth baseline with minimal quirkiness; distinctive shapes like the two-storey-style lowercase forms and the simple, readable figures reinforce a pragmatic, text-first character. The wide set and large counters help keep paragraphs airy and legible while retaining a strong typographic presence.