Slab Normal Abkeb 7 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book design, academic, reports, classic, scholarly, trustworthy, restrained, readability, workhorse, print voice, editorial clarity, timelessness, bracketed, crisp, open counters, moderate contrast, bookish.
A clear slab-serif with sturdy, mostly rectangular serifs that are subtly bracketed into the stems. Strokes show moderate contrast with smooth transitions in curved forms, giving the letters a composed, print-oriented texture rather than a purely geometric feel. Uppercase proportions are balanced and traditional, with open bowls and round counters (notably in C, O, Q), while the lowercase maintains straightforward construction and calm rhythm. Numerals are oldstyle-leaning in feel with varied heights and gentle curves, matching the text color and keeping a consistent, readable cadence.
Well-suited for long-form reading in books, journals, and editorial layouts where a steady, traditional texture is desirable. It also fits institutional communications, reports, and headings that need a conservative, legible slab-serif presence without calling attention to stylistic quirks.
The overall tone is classic and dependable, evoking book typography and editorial systems. It reads as serious and cultivated without feeling ornamental, with an understated authority that suits informative content.
The design appears intended as a plainspoken slab-serif workhorse: traditional proportions, clear letterforms, and sturdy serifs aimed at reliable readability and a familiar print voice across text and display sizes.
The sample text shows even spacing and a stable baseline, producing a smooth, continuous text gray. Rounded letters retain a soft warmth, while the squared-off serifs keep edges crisp, creating a balanced mix of friendliness and formality.