Slab Square Abmot 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, authoritative, literary, traditional, readability, durability, tradition, clarity, utility, slab serif, bracketed, robust, bookish, crisp.
A sturdy slab serif with substantial, mostly squared serifs that are gently bracketed into the stems. Strokes are fairly even with moderate contrast, giving the forms a solid, confident color on the page. Proportions feel traditional and balanced, with relatively wide capitals and steady spacing; round letters are generous and open. Lowercase details include a two-storey “a,” a compact two-storey “g,” and a “t” with a clear crossbar and flat terminals, reinforcing a practical, text-forward construction.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a strong serif presence helps guide the eye. It also performs well in headlines, pull quotes, and brand typography that benefits from a classic, dependable voice and a slightly rugged slab-serif backbone.
The overall tone is classic and institutional, suggesting printed matter and editorial typography. Its firm slabs and controlled contrast convey reliability and seriousness, while the rounded bowls keep it approachable rather than austere.
The design appears aimed at delivering a traditional reading experience with added structural strength from slab serifs. It prioritizes clarity and steadiness across mixed-case text while maintaining a recognizable, print-oriented character.
Numerals appear sturdy and readable, with oldstyle-like shaping cues in some figures (notably the curved “2” and “3”), contributing to a traditional page texture. The ampersand is compact and conventional, matching the font’s restrained, utilitarian personality.