Slab Square Ablah 3 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, posters, packaging, labels, typewriter, rustic, retro, utilitarian, vintage print, typewriter feel, rugged readability, editorial utility, bracketed serifs, angular, inked edges, uneven texture, sturdy.
A sturdy slab-serif with broad proportions and a compact, workmanlike rhythm. Strokes are low-contrast and mostly straight, with squared, slab-like serifs and occasional subtle bracketing. Many curves resolve into slightly angular, faceted shapes (notably in bowls and round letters), giving the outlines a mildly worn, inked texture rather than a perfectly smooth geometric finish. Spacing feels generous and the overall color is dark and steady, with small irregularities that add a printed, tactile character.
Well-suited to editorial design, book or long-form text with a vintage flavor, and headings that need a sturdy, printed feel. It also works effectively on packaging, labels, and posters where a utilitarian, typewriter-adjacent texture helps convey authenticity.
The tone is practical and vintage-leaning, evoking typed or stamped matter and old editorial printing. Its slightly rough, handmade edge reads as honest and approachable rather than polished, lending a documentary or craft sensibility.
Likely designed to capture a classic slab-serif backbone while introducing a subtly distressed, ink-pressed texture and faceted curves for a retro printed or typed impression. The wide set and strong serifs prioritize presence and legibility over refinement.
Caps are assertive and blocky, while the lowercase keeps clear, simple forms that preserve readability in continuous text. Numerals share the same angular rounding and slab treatment, reinforcing a consistent, durable voice across alphanumerics.