Slab Square Abgav 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book typography, newsprint, branding, sturdy, traditional, trustworthy, bookish, readability, stability, print utility, classic tone, editorial clarity, slab serif, bracketed serifs, square terminals, robust serifs, moderate apertures.
This typeface is a slab serif with robust, square-ended serifs and largely low-contrast strokes. The serifs read as mostly bracketed, giving corners a slightly softened transition while keeping an overall firm, constructed silhouette. Proportions are moderate and steady, with clear, open counters (notably in round letters) and a consistent rhythm in text. Curves are smooth and controlled, and terminals generally finish flat, supporting a solid, print-oriented texture.
It suits continuous reading in editorial layouts, book interiors, and articles where a firm serif texture helps guide the eye. The sturdy slabs also make it effective for headings, pull quotes, and branding systems that want a traditional, dependable feel.
The overall tone is sturdy and dependable, with a classic, workmanlike voice that feels familiar in books and institutional print. Its strong serifs and even color convey authority without feeling overly ornate, leaning toward an editorial, traditional sensibility.
The design appears aimed at delivering a strong, readable slab-serif voice that holds up in text while providing enough character for display roles. Its controlled curves and consistent stroke treatment suggest an intention to balance warmth from subtle bracketing with the crisp authority of square terminals.
Uppercase forms present a clear, anchored stance with pronounced slab feet and caps, while the lowercase maintains straightforward shapes and readable joins. Numerals are simple and pragmatic, aligning visually with the same square, slab-driven logic seen in the letters.