Slab Square Abkis 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book text, typewriter styling, forms, typewriter, bookish, utilitarian, vintage, workmanlike, readability, typewriter feel, editorial utility, robustness, slab serif, bracketed serifs, large counters, open apertures, crisp joins.
A sturdy slab serif with clear, squared-off serifs and mostly low-contrast strokes. The letterforms show slightly industrial, typewriter-like construction: straight stems with firm terminals, generous bowls, and open apertures that keep shapes readable. Proportions feel compact with a notably short x-height, while ascenders and capitals carry more presence, creating a top-heavy text color. The rhythm is even and upright, with crisp joins and a restrained, functional geometry rather than calligraphic modulation.
Well-suited for long-form reading in editorial layouts, book interiors, and academic or reference text where sturdy serifs help guide the eye. It also works for typewriter-inspired branding, captions, and practical applications like forms or instructions that benefit from a straightforward, legible texture.
The overall tone is practical and familiar, evoking editorial and typewriter associations. It reads as dependable and no-nonsense, with a subtle vintage flavor that feels archival and workmanlike rather than decorative.
Likely designed to deliver a robust, readable slab-serif voice that nods to typewriter and utilitarian printing traditions while staying clean and consistent in continuous text settings.
In the sample text, the face holds together well across mixed case, with strong verticals and stable spacing that produces a consistent gray value. Numerals match the same sturdy, squared-terminal logic and sit comfortably alongside the text.