Slab Square Abban 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, newspapers, reports, academic, trustworthy, classic, bookish, readability, editorial workhorse, authority, clarity, durability, slab serif, bracketed serifs, robust, sturdy, ink-trap free.
A sturdy slab-serif with broad, blocky serifs and mostly square-ended terminals that give the forms a firm, anchored feel. Strokes are fairly even with modest modulation, producing a calm rhythm and consistent color in text. Counters are open and generously shaped, while joins and curves stay smooth and controlled rather than overly geometric. The overall proportions lean traditional, with clear differentiation between characters and confident, well-supported verticals.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a strong, readable serif is needed—book and magazine text, newspaper-style layouts, and long-form reports. It can also support headings and subheads when you want a traditional, confident voice without high-contrast delicacy.
The tone is practical and authoritative, with a familiar book-and-newspaper voice. Its sturdy serifs and even texture feel dependable and institutional, suggesting clarity, seriousness, and a slightly old-school editorial character.
Likely intended as a workhorse slab-serif for continuous reading: sturdy serifs, even stroke behavior, and open counters prioritize legibility and a steady typographic color while projecting an established, no-nonsense presence.
In the sample text, it holds together well at reading sizes, maintaining clear word shapes and stable spacing. The numerals match the lettering’s weight and solidity, giving figures a consistent presence in mixed text.