Slab Square Abbuf 3 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code, tables, forms, ui labels, technical docs, typewriter, utilitarian, technical, retro, editorial, fixed-width clarity, typewriter feel, robust legibility, structural uniformity, slab serif, boxy, square terminals, sturdy, mechanical.
A sturdy slab serif with boxy, square-ended detailing and a consistent, even color. Strokes maintain low contrast with blunt, rectangular serifs and terminals that emphasize a constructed, mechanical feel. Proportions are wide and the spacing is uniform, producing a regular rhythm typical of fixed-width designs. Curves are kept controlled and slightly squared in places, balancing round forms (like O and 0) with firm corners and flat joins elsewhere.
Well-suited to contexts that benefit from strict alignment and predictable spacing, such as code display, tables, logs, and form-like layouts. The heavy, square serifs also make it effective for utilitarian UI labels and technical or editorial settings where a typewriter-like voice is desired.
The overall tone is practical and workmanlike, evoking typewriter and coding-era utility with a clear retro undercurrent. Its blunt slabs and steady rhythm communicate reliability and straightforwardness rather than delicacy or flair.
The design appears intended to deliver a clear, durable slab-serif voice within a fixed-width framework, prioritizing uniform rhythm and structural consistency. Its squared terminals and robust serifs suggest an aim toward dependable legibility and a familiar, retro-technical character.
The numerals read cleanly and feel integrated with the letters, matching the same blocky slab logic. In text, the consistent cadence and strong serifs create a pronounced horizontal texture that stays stable across mixed case and punctuation.