Slab Square Abkar 1 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, posters, branding, classic, scholarly, trustworthy, formal, legibility, print utility, classic tone, authoritative voice, slab serif, bracketless, rectangular serifs, crisp, sturdy.
A sturdy slab-serif with crisp, rectangular serifs and largely uniform stroke weight. The design leans on simple, squared-off terminals and compact joins, producing a clean, mechanically consistent texture. Counters are moderately open and the curves are controlled rather than calligraphic, while caps and figures read as solid, slightly condensed blocks with clear, straight-sided forms.
Well-suited for editorial typography where a classic slab voice is desired, from book and magazine layouts to pull quotes and subheads. Its robust shapes also scale effectively for headlines, posters, and identity work that benefits from a dependable, print-forward presence.
The overall tone feels traditional and institutional, evoking textbooks, newspapers, and printed ephemera. Its firm slabs and restrained detailing communicate reliability and authority more than warmth or flourish.
The font appears designed to deliver a straightforward, highly legible slab-serif reading experience with a confident, traditional character. Its simplified, square-ended construction suggests an intention to keep forms consistent and durable across both display and text settings.
In text, the rhythm is steady and even, with strong horizontal emphasis from the slab serifs. The numeral set matches the letters in weight and structure, giving a cohesive, no-nonsense voice for mixed alphanumeric settings.