Slab Square Abdeg 7 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Glance Slab' by Identity Letters (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, academic, bookish, classic, scholarly, formal, readability, editorial tone, classic slab, durability, slab serif, bracketed, crisp, robust serifs, open counters.
A low-contrast slab serif with sturdy, squared serifs and mostly straight, confident stems. The serifs read as bold and stable, with modest bracketing in places that softens joins without losing the structured feel. Round letters show open, generous counters and a steady rhythm, while diagonals and arms stay clean and relatively unflared. Lowercase forms are conventional and readable, with a simple, double-storey ‘g’ and compact, functional punctuation; figures align with the text color and keep clear shapes.
It suits long-form reading where a steady, calm texture is important—books, essays, reports, and magazine articles. The sturdy serifs also make it a good fit for headings, pull quotes, and navigation in editorial or institutional layouts where clarity and a traditional voice are desired.
The overall tone is traditional and dependable, combining a textbook-like seriousness with a crisp, editorial cleanliness. It feels composed and institutional rather than decorative, projecting authority without looking overly ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a reliable slab-serif reading experience: traditional proportions, clear letterforms, and strong serifs that hold up in paragraph settings while still providing a confident presence in display sizes.
The typeface maintains an even texture across long text, with serifs doing much of the work in defining character and guiding the eye. Capitals look particularly stable and monumental, while the lowercase remains straightforward and utilitarian for continuous reading.