Slab Square Abdiw 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, academic, trustworthy, traditional, structured, readability, editorial tone, classic utility, authoritative voice, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, oldstyle figures, two-storey a.
A sturdy slab-serif with clearly defined, fairly wide serifs and mostly squared-off terminals, softened in places by subtle bracketing. Strokes are relatively even with modest contrast, producing a stable rhythm in text. Proportions feel slightly condensed in some capitals while the lowercase maintains a conventional, readable build with a normal x-height and open counters. Details like ball terminals (notably on the lowercase "f") and a two-storey "a" add a bookish, traditional texture, while the numerals appear oldstyle (with ascenders/descenders) for a more literary feel.
It works well for long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where its slab serifs and steady contrast support a consistent texture. The confident presence also suits headlines, subheads, and pull quotes, especially in print or print-inspired digital design.
The overall tone is formal and dependable, with a calm, editorial voice. It suggests print-centric seriousness—suited to institutions, publishing, and contexts where clarity and authority matter more than novelty.
The design appears intended to blend classic literary detailing with the firmness and clarity of a slab-serif structure, offering a dependable face for reading-heavy applications while still providing enough personality for display use.
In the sample text, the heavier serifs and robust horizontals create strong word shapes and steady line color at larger sizes, while the oldstyle figures and classic punctuation contribute to a traditional reading experience.