Slab Square Afbab 13 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazine, longform, branding, scholarly, bookish, classic, composed, formal, readability, editorial utility, classic tone, structural clarity, bracketed serifs, transitional, crisp, open counters, moderate contrast.
A crisp slab-serif with mostly even stroke weight and subtle contrast, drawn with compact, bracketed serifs that read square and sturdy at text sizes. The letterforms are upright and fairly open, with round bowls and clear interior counters that keep the rhythm even across mixed case. Capitals feel stately and slightly wide-set, while the lowercase maintains a measured, readable texture; curves are smooth and terminals finish cleanly without flamboyant calligraphic swelling. Numerals are straightforward and text-friendly, matching the same calm, lightly serifed construction.
Well-suited to editorial work such as books, journals, magazines, and other longform reading where a stable serif texture is desirable. It can also serve in institutional or heritage-leaning branding, as well as headings that need a classic serif presence without heavy weight.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, suggesting academic or editorial typography rather than display theatrics. Its steady rhythm and restrained detailing convey reliability and a quietly authoritative voice.
Likely intended as a versatile slab-serif for comfortable reading and dependable typographic hierarchy, combining a traditional serif voice with slightly squarer, sturdier terminals for clarity and structure.
The design balances a firm slab-serif footprint with relatively light, clean strokes, so it can feel both structured and airy. Diacritics are not shown; the sample emphasizes consistent spacing and a controlled, print-oriented color in paragraph text.