Slab Square Abnun 3 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, scholarly, formal, trustworthy, readability, editorial tone, traditional clarity, print utility, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, text serif, bookish, crisp.
This serif typeface uses sturdy slab-like serifs with subtle bracketing and generally even stroke weight. Letterforms are built on clear, traditional proportions with rounded bowls and steady vertical stress, producing a calm, readable rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase. The lowercase shows compact, well-contained shapes and straightforward terminals, while the numerals follow the same restrained, print-oriented construction for consistent color in running text.
Well-suited to book and long-form reading, where the sturdy serifs and steady rhythm support comfortable scanning. It also works effectively for editorial headlines, pull quotes, and institutional or publishing-oriented branding that benefits from a traditional, reliable presence.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, with a composed, bookish authority. Its slabbed detailing adds a practical, workmanlike firmness without feeling industrial, supporting a dependable and slightly traditional voice.
The design appears intended as a versatile text serif that blends conventional letterform structure with firmer slab-like finishing, aiming for clarity and an authoritative, print-forward feel across both display and paragraph settings.
At text sizes the serifs remain distinct and help anchor lines, while the moderate detailing keeps the texture from becoming fussy. The design maintains an even typographic color across mixed-case settings, making paragraphs look stable and orderly.