Slab Normal Abgem 7 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, reports, traditional, authoritative, literary, scholarly, readability, workhorse text, institutional tone, editorial utility, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, bookish, restrained, crisp.
A restrained slab-serif with bracketed, squared serifs and gently tapered joins that keep the texture even and readable. Strokes are fairly uniform with subtle modulation, producing a steady color in paragraphs, while the counters stay open and well-shaped. Capitals are classically proportioned with broad, calm curves (notably in C, G, O, Q) and flat, grounded terminals. The lowercase shows a two-storey a, a compact two-storey g, and clear, sturdy stems; numerals are lining with straightforward, utilitarian forms.
Well-suited to continuous reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a steady serif texture is desirable. It also fits reports and institutional materials that need a dependable, conventional voice, and it can support headlines or section titles when a sober, classic look is preferred.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, projecting credibility without feeling ornate. It reads as practical and composed, with a slightly bookish seriousness suited to text-forward communication.
The design appears intended as a plainspoken slab-serif for everyday typography: clear letterforms, sturdy serifs, and balanced proportions that prioritize readability and a familiar, authoritative tone over stylistic novelty.
In the sample text, the face maintains a consistent rhythm and spacing, giving paragraphs a stable, newspaper-to-book feel. Serifs add a firm baseline and clear word shapes, while rounded forms keep it from appearing rigid.