Slab Square Abgon 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Noemi Slab' by Brackets, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Classic Round' by Durotype, 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, and 'CamingoSlab' by Jan Fromm (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: text, editorial, headlines, publishing, branding, robust, trustworthy, traditional, institutional, readability, durability, clarity, editorial tone, print utility, slab serif, bracketless, blocky, crisp, sturdy.
A sturdy slab-serif with rectangular, mostly unbracketed serifs and flat-ended terminals that give the design a firmly grounded, architectural feel. Strokes are broadly even with minimal modulation, and the letterforms favor clear, open counters and straightforward construction. Uppercase shapes read solid and confident, while lowercase maintains a practical, workmanlike rhythm with compact joins and consistent stem weight. Numerals match the text weight and proportions, presenting clean, stable forms suited to continuous reading.
Well suited for editorial typography, books, long-form articles, and other reading-focused layouts where a solid slab-serif texture is desirable. It also works effectively for headlines, subheads, and branding that benefits from a dependable, traditional voice with a slightly industrial edge.
The overall tone is pragmatic and authoritative, combining a classic printed-page sensibility with a blunt, no-nonsense edge. Its square-cut details and strong serifs suggest reliability and clarity rather than delicacy or flair, making it feel familiar and editorially minded.
The font appears intended to provide a versatile slab-serif for everyday typography, balancing strong, square-cut detailing with readable proportions and a steady, even texture across text and display sizes.
The design emphasizes crisp horizontals and squared-off finishing, producing strong word shapes and a steady texture. It holds up well in mixed-case text, where the firm serifs and open counters help maintain legibility and a consistent gray value.