Slab Square Abboy 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book text, headlines, posters, sturdy, pragmatic, retro, workmanlike, readability, durability, classic tone, print texture, sturdy presence, slab serif, bracketed serifs, square terminals, robust serifs, open counters.
A sturdy slab-serif with broad, mostly square-ended serifs and a low-contrast, even stroke texture. The letterforms are upright and straightforward, with compact curves and firm, slightly bracketed joins that keep the silhouettes stable at text sizes. Rounds like O/C/Q are generously open, while verticals and slabs create a strong horizontal rhythm; diagonals in V/W/X are crisp and unornamented. Numerals follow the same no-nonsense construction, with clear shapes and solid footing from the slabs.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a robust serif texture is desired—book and magazine text, pull quotes, and section headings. It can also support posters and display lines when a classic, sturdy slab-serif presence is needed without excessive ornament.
The overall tone feels practical and dependable, with a subtle vintage, print-centric character. Its firm serifs and steady rhythm suggest utilitarian clarity rather than delicacy, giving text a confident, grounded voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, readable slab-serif voice with consistent, low-contrast construction and durable terminals—aimed at clear text setting and confident headings with a classic, slightly retro feel.
Spacing appears comfortable and text color is moderately dark, producing a cohesive, readable paragraph texture. The design’s emphasis on flat slabs and restrained detailing keeps forms crisp and consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures.