Slab Square Abkof 10 is a light, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book layout, academic, branding, typewriter, scholarly, classic, utilitarian, readability, print tone, classic utility, structured voice, slab serif, bracketed serifs, crisp, high contrast, sturdy.
A slab-serif with sturdy, squared-off serifs and a clear, print-like construction. Strokes show noticeable contrast between thick verticals and thinner horizontals, with crisp joins and mostly straight, disciplined curves. The design keeps a generous footprint and open counters, with capitals that feel slightly formal and lowercase that reads cleanly thanks to distinct bowls and terminals. Numerals are straightforward and readable, with simple geometry and stable baseline alignment.
It works well for extended reading in editorial and book contexts, where the slab serifs can provide a steady horizontal guide. It also suits academic or institutional materials, captions and pull quotes, and brand systems that want a classic, print-referential voice without heavy ornament.
The overall tone recalls typewritten and bookish typography: orderly, dependable, and a touch nostalgic. It conveys an editorial seriousness while still feeling approachable and utilitarian, suited to content where clarity and structure matter.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, highly legible slab-serif with a typewriter-to-editorial sensibility—balancing sturdy serifs and structured letterforms with enough openness to stay readable in paragraph settings.
Rhythm is even and measured, with consistent serif treatment across the alphabet and a restrained use of flare or ornament. The sample text shows solid word-shape definition and comfortable spacing that supports continuous reading, while the prominent slabs add a subtly authoritative texture.