Slab Square Abdad 2 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, newspapers, reports, academic, typewriter, utilitarian, retro, readability, print utility, classic authority, editorial tone, bracketless, monoline, sturdy, crisp, open counters.
A sturdy slab serif with mostly uniform stroke weight and crisp, square-ended serifs. The letterforms are upright with open counters and clear internal space, creating a steady, readable texture in text. Serifs are prominent without heavy bracketing, and many joins and terminals resolve with a clean, straight cut that reinforces a mechanical, print-like feel. Overall spacing appears comfortable and even, supporting a consistent rhythm across mixed-case and numerals.
Well-suited to editorial layouts and long-form reading where a stable, even text color is desirable. The strong serifs and clear forms also fit reports, academic materials, and print-forward branding that benefits from a dependable, slightly retro authority.
The design conveys a pragmatic, print-forward tone that recalls editorial and typewriter traditions. Its solid slabs and straightforward construction feel reliable and institutional rather than decorative, lending an understated, workmanlike personality.
This font appears designed to deliver dependable readability with a robust slab-serif structure, balancing a classic print sensibility with clean, squared terminals for clarity and consistency in continuous text.
Uppercase shapes read as firm and slightly formal, while the lowercase maintains a calm, serviceable cadence in paragraphs. The numerals appear clear and traditional in construction, matching the text’s steady color and reinforcing a utilitarian voice for data and running copy.