Slab Square Abbaz 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, branding, classic, scholarly, trustworthy, bookish, readability, editorial tone, traditional voice, stable texture, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oldstyle influence, calligraphic stress, moderate apertures.
This typeface is a slab serif with sturdy, mostly rectangular serifs and subtly bracketed joins that soften the transitions into stems. Strokes are fairly even in weight with gentle modulation, and curves are round and open, producing a steady, readable rhythm. Uppercase forms are clear and traditional, while the lowercase shows an oldstyle flavor with a two-storey “a,” a single-storey “g,” and a noticeable, slightly angled crossbar on “e.” Numerals are proportional and visually consistent with the text, with round forms (0, 8, 9) kept broad and smooth and straighter digits (1, 4, 7) finishing with crisp slab terminals.
It suits long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where the sturdy slabs help maintain structure at text sizes. It also works well for headings, pull quotes, and branding that needs a traditional, credible voice without looking overly ornate.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, leaning toward a scholarly, bookish presence rather than a geometric or tech feel. Its slabs add firmness and authority, while the rounded bowls and modest bracketing keep it approachable and literary.
The design appears intended to deliver dependable text performance with a traditional slab-serif backbone, blending firmness and warmth for editorial and literary settings. Its restrained modulation and softened slab joins suggest a focus on comfortable reading and a timeless, authoritative character.
Spacing and sidebearings appear balanced for continuous reading, with a stable baseline and consistent serif treatment across capitals, lowercase, and figures. The letterforms favor clarity over eccentricity, with moderate apertures and restrained detailing that reads well in paragraphs.