Slab Normal Abbef 9 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dupont Serif' by Hexagon Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, newspapers, reports, institutional, traditional, calm, trustworthy, workhorse, legibility, print text, authority, bracketed, robust, crisp, bookish, measured.
A steady slab-serif design with sturdy, bracketed serifs and largely monolinear strokes. The letterforms are open and evenly proportioned, with moderate apertures and rounded bowls that keep texture smooth in continuous reading. Capitals feel measured and formal, while the lowercase shows classic text traits (notably a two-storey a and a single-storey g) that reinforce a print-oriented rhythm. Numerals are clear and comfortably sized, matching the straightforward, no-nonsense construction of the letters.
Well suited for long-form reading in books, editorial layouts, and report-style documents where clarity and an even typographic color are priorities. It can also serve for headlines and subheads when you want a structured, print-forward feel without becoming overly stylized.
The overall tone is practical and editorial, with a composed, traditional voice that reads as dependable rather than decorative. Its slab serifs add a subtle sense of authority and structure, giving text a grounded, familiar presence.
The design appears intended as a reliable slab-serif workhorse: to deliver consistent legibility and a stable page color, while offering enough serif presence to feel authoritative in editorial and institutional contexts.
The spacing and stroke endings create a consistent horizontal emphasis typical of slab serifs, helping lines hold together cleanly. Curves and joins stay conservative and controlled, avoiding showy details while maintaining a confident silhouette in headings and running text alike.