Slab Normal Anbep 2 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, headlines, bookish, trustworthy, traditional, workmanlike, text utility, stability, clarity, editorial tone, slab serifs, bracketed, low contrast, open counters, sturdy.
A sturdy slab-serif with low contrast and a steady, even rhythm. Serifs are square and prominent with slight bracketing, giving terminals a firm, planted feel. Proportions lean classical, with a relatively modest x-height and clear ascenders/descenders that create an airy line texture. Round letters keep open counters and smooth curves, while joins and shoulders stay crisp and controlled; overall spacing reads comfortable and text-oriented.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a robust serif texture is desired, including book interiors, magazine articles, and reports. It can also serve effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and section titling when a sturdy, traditional slab presence is needed without overt stylization.
The tone is traditional and dependable, with a familiar editorial voice. Its bold, blocky serifs add a touch of old-style seriousness without feeling ornamental, making it feel practical and authoritative in longer reading as well as straightforward display settings.
Likely designed as a dependable slab-serif workhorse: strong serifs for structure, restrained detailing for neutrality, and proportions that support continuous reading. The overall aim appears to be a practical, classic voice with enough character to anchor layouts while staying unobtrusive.
In the sample text, the face maintains clarity at text sizes, with consistent color and a calm cadence across mixed-case lines. Numerals share the same grounded slab-serif structure and read cleanly alongside capitals.