Slab Square Abkof 5 is a regular weight, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, text setting, headlines, publishing, branding, classic, scholarly, confident, structured, legibility, editorial tone, durability, clarity, authority, slab serif, bracketless, square serifs, bookish, robust.
A sturdy slab-serif with crisp, square-ended serifs and largely even stroke weight. The letterforms are upright and generously proportioned, with clear, open counters and a measured, steady rhythm across text. Joins and terminals stay clean and geometric rather than calligraphic, and the overall construction favors straightforward verticals and strong horizontals. Figures are clear and conventional, matching the same firm serifed structure and maintaining consistent spacing and texture in running copy.
Well-suited to editorial typography, book and magazine layouts, and any text-forward design that benefits from a firm, traditional voice. The robust slabs and open counters also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, signage, and branding systems that need clarity with a classic, structured edge.
The tone reads traditional and workmanlike, with a bookish, editorial confidence. Its strong slabs add a grounded, slightly utilitarian character, while the open shapes keep it approachable and highly legible. Overall it feels dependable and institutional in a way that suits serious, information-forward design.
The design appears intended to deliver a reliable slab-serif texture for reading and display, emphasizing clarity, firmness, and consistent rhythm. Its square serifs and straightforward construction suggest a focus on practicality and legibility while still projecting a classic, authoritative presence.
In the sample text, the font holds an even color without looking brittle, and the square serifs create distinct word shapes that remain readable at display sizes. Curved letters keep their roundness, but the terminals retain the same flat, structured finish, reinforcing a consistent, engineered feel.