Slab Square Abgot 2 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, posters, branding, classic, confident, scholarly, institutional, readability, authority, durability, editorial tone, display impact, bracketed serifs, sturdy, open counters, moderate tracking, clear rhythm.
A robust slab-serif design with broad proportions and a steady, even stroke weight. The serifs read as thick and supportive, with mostly flat, squared endings and subtle shaping where strokes meet. Letterforms are open and legible, with rounded bowls kept under firm control by straight stems and strong horizontals. Spacing feels comfortable and consistent, creating an even texture in paragraphs while retaining a prominent, structured silhouette in capitals and numerals.
Performs well in editorial typography where a stable, readable texture is important, such as magazines, reports, and book interiors. Its strong slabs also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and display applications where you want a grounded, assertive feel. It can support branding and packaging that benefit from a classic, dependable slab-serif voice.
The overall tone is authoritative and traditional, with a sturdy, workmanlike seriousness. It projects a bookish, institutional voice—confident without feeling ornate—well suited to contexts where clarity and gravitas are desired.
Likely designed to deliver a dependable slab-serif with broad proportions and strong, square-shouldered details, balancing assertive display character with paragraph-ready readability. The emphasis appears to be on consistent rhythm, clear counters, and a confident, traditional typographic presence.
The uppercase set is particularly commanding due to its width and strong serif presence, while the lowercase maintains straightforward forms and familiar construction for reading. Numerals appear similarly solid and balanced, matching the text weight and rhythm for mixed-content settings.