Slab Square Abgav 7 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A sturdy slab-serif with strong, blocky serifs and generally low stroke contrast. The letterforms lean on straightforward, print-oriented construction: wide, stable capitals; compact, legible lowercase with a two-storey “a”; and a tall ascender/descender rhythm that reads cleanly in text. Serifs are prominent and mostly squared off, with subtle shaping at joins that keeps the texture from feeling overly mechanical. Numerals are clear and evenly weighted, matching the font’s solid, workmanlike color on the page.
Well-suited to editorial and book typography where a stable, readable slab-serif texture is desired. It can also serve for headlines, subheads, and packaging or labeling that needs a dependable, traditional voice with strong letter presence.
The overall tone is practical and established, with an editorial, bookish presence. It feels confident and traditional without becoming overly ornate, projecting reliability and clarity in longer reading passages.
The design appears intended as a versatile, print-friendly slab serif that balances sturdiness with comfortable readability. Its clear proportions and emphatic serifs suggest a goal of delivering a confident, classic tone across both text and display sizes.
The face maintains an even typographic color and consistent spacing in the sample text, supporting continuous reading. Its slab detailing adds emphasis and structure, making it suitable for layouts that benefit from a grounded, authoritative texture.