Slab Square Abkis 8 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, print layouts, branding, scholarly, traditional, trustworthy, refined, legibility, authority, print tradition, editorial tone, serif emphasis, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, high contrast, sharp joins, compact lowercase.
A sturdy slab-serif design with crisp, squared-off terminals and clearly defined serifs that read as bold and functional rather than delicate. Strokes appear largely even but with subtle modulation, especially in curves and joins, giving the letterforms a slightly carved, print-like finish. The lowercase is compact with a relatively small x-height and short extenders, while capitals feel tall and stately. Counters are open and the overall rhythm is measured, with clean diagonals, firm horizontals, and a consistent, disciplined serif treatment across the set.
Well-suited to long-form print such as books, essays, reports, and editorial layouts where a stable slab-serif texture is desirable. It can also support identity and packaging work that needs a classic, trustworthy voice, particularly when paired with restrained layout and generous leading.
The font conveys an editorial, bookish tone—confident and traditional, with a hint of old-style seriousness. Its slab construction adds authority and stability, making the voice feel dependable and institutional without becoming overly ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif for reading and formal communication, balancing robust, squared serifs with controlled proportions for a calm, authoritative page color.
In text, the compact lowercase and strong serifs create a dark, composed line that favors careful typography and comfortable reading at moderate sizes. Numerals match the serifed, print-oriented character, with clear forms and restrained styling that supports tabular or narrative use alike.