Slab Square Ahwo 2 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, reports, branding, bookish, measured, classic, calm, readability, editorial tone, structured warmth, versatility, slab serif, bracketed, open counters, crisp, steady.
A refined slab serif with relatively even stroke weight and softly bracketed, square-ended serifs that give the forms a structured, anchored feel. The capitals are broad and steady with generous interior space (notably in C, G, O, and Q), and the curves transition smoothly into straights without sharp calligraphic contrast. Lowercase shapes read cleanly with simple terminals and a consistent rhythm; the two-storey a and single-storey g keep the texture familiar and text-forward. Numerals are clear and proportionate, with open bowls and straightforward constructions suited to continuous reading.
Well suited for body text in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a calm, structured serif voice is desired. It can also serve comfortably in reports, signage, and brand systems that need a dependable, legible slab serif for both headings and supporting copy.
The overall tone is composed and editorial, balancing a traditional, bookish sensibility with a crisp, contemporary firmness from its slab serifs. It feels trustworthy and measured rather than decorative, projecting clarity and quiet authority in longer passages.
The design appears intended to deliver a practical, text-first slab serif: clear at reading sizes, steady in rhythm, and traditional in structure, with just enough geometric crispness to feel current in modern layouts.
Serifs remain present but not heavy-handed, producing a stable baseline and a slightly mechanical neatness in repeated verticals. Round letters maintain a near-circular feel, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) stay clean and restrained, reinforcing a consistent, readable texture.