Slab Square Abrih 14 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, vintage, mechanical, quirky, assertive, distinct identity, industrial feel, display impact, retro flavor, slab serif, bracketless, angular, ink-trap cuts, striped accents.
A compact, right-leaning slab serif with sturdy, square-ended serifs and a distinctly constructed feel. Strokes stay largely even, with crisp joins and angular curves that keep the rhythm tight and efficient. Many glyphs show deliberate horizontal cut-ins/slots through stems and bowls, creating a striped, stencil-like accent that adds texture without fully breaking the forms. Counters are relatively open for the width, and the overall spacing reads snug but controlled, giving words a dense, energetic color on the line.
Works best in headlines, short subheads, pull quotes, and brand marks where the slotted detailing can read as intentional texture. It can also add character to packaging and promotional materials, especially when you want an industrial or retro-printed feel. For long body copy, the dense rhythm and distinctive cut-ins may become visually busy, so it’s better used selectively for emphasis.
The tone feels vintage-industrial and slightly eccentric, like a display italic built for impact rather than quiet neutrality. The slotted details add a technical, mechanical personality, while the italic slant gives it urgency and motion. Overall it suggests bold headlines, period-flavored branding, and punchy promotional typography.
The design appears intended to merge a robust slab-serif foundation with an italic, forward-leaning stance and a signature system of horizontal cut-ins. This combination prioritizes recognizability and graphic flavor, producing a display-ready texture that remains structurally solid and consistent across the set.
The recurring horizontal notches become a strong identifying motif and will be most noticeable at larger sizes or on high-contrast backgrounds. Numerals and capitals carry the same cut-in logic, which helps maintain a cohesive texture across mixed-case settings.