Slab Square Abbaz 10 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book text, posters, branding, institutional, confident, traditional, serious, readability, authority, durability, classic voice, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, low contrast, crisp joins, compact bowls.
This typeface is a sturdy slab-serif with squared, blocky serifs and mostly low-contrast strokes. Serifs read as firm and well-defined, often slightly bracketed into the stems, giving the letters a confident, carved-in feel rather than a purely geometric slab. Capitals are broad and stable with generous interior counters (notably in C, O, Q), while rounds and bowls stay compact and controlled. The lowercase shows traditional, text-oriented construction with a two-storey a and g, a sturdy r, and a relatively straight, grounded s; figures are clear and evenly built, with open shapes and strong horizontal terminals.
It works well for editorial typography, headlines, and book or long-form text where a firm, readable slab serif can carry tone and hierarchy. The strong serifs and stable proportions also suit posters, institutional branding, and packaging that needs a classic, trustworthy voice.
The overall tone is authoritative and practical, with an editorial seriousness that suggests reliability and clarity. Its slab detailing adds a hint of classic Americana and newspaper tradition, while the clean stroke treatment keeps it straightforward rather than ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif text and display tool: traditional letterforms reinforced with bold, square-shouldered serifs for presence, while keeping stroke contrast restrained for legibility and consistency across sizes.
In running text, the face maintains a steady rhythm and strong word shapes, helped by distinct serifs and open counters. The glyph set shown emphasizes clarity and robustness, with consistent serif treatment across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.