Slab Normal Abrev 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book typography, magazines, reports, classic, trustworthy, scholarly, traditional, readability, utility, editorial tone, classic slab feel, slab serif, bracketed, bookish, texty, crisp.
A steady slab-serif with clearly bracketed, rectangular serifs and a calm, even rhythm. Strokes are generally uniform with gentle modulation, and the joins and terminals are clean and squared-off rather than calligraphic. Proportions feel balanced and readable: capitals are open and structured, while the lowercase shows familiar text-face construction with a two-storey “g”, a compact “a”, and straightforward bowls and stems. Numerals are lining and sit firmly on the baseline, matching the letterforms with the same restrained slab treatment.
Well suited to body copy and longer passages where an even typographic color and firm serifs help guide the eye. It also fits editorial systems—magazines, reports, and catalogs—where a classic slab voice can carry headings and pull quotes while remaining compatible with dense text settings.
The overall tone is practical and traditional, with an editorial, bookish character that reads as dependable and composed. Its slab serifs add a subtle sense of authority and permanence without becoming decorative or loud.
The design appears intended as a straightforward, readable slab-serif for general-purpose typesetting, emphasizing consistency, clarity, and a classic printed feel. It aims to provide a neutral foundation with just enough slab character to add structure and presence on the page.
Spacing appears comfortable for continuous reading, and the serif shapes remain consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, giving the design a coherent, workmanlike texture. The forms avoid exaggerated quirks, favoring clarity and a measured typographic color.