Slab Square Ahbi 7 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, legal, reports, bookish, institutional, typewriter-ish, traditional, scholarly, readability, formality, durability, text setting, bracketless, slabbed, crisp, stately, open apertures.
A serifed text face with sturdy slab-like serifs and mostly unbracketed joins, producing a crisp, squared-off silhouette. Strokes are even and calm, with rounded bowls counterbalanced by straight stems and flat terminals. Capitals are stately and fairly open, while the lowercase shows clear, readable forms with modest extenders and a steady, traditional rhythm. Numerals are proportional and oldstyle-leaning in feel, with soft curves and consistent serif treatment that keeps the overall texture smooth in paragraph settings.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a steady, traditional serif texture is desired. It also fits institutional materials—reports, policies, and formal documents—where clarity and a sober voice are priorities.
The tone is classic and academic, with a restrained, slightly mechanical neatness that recalls editorial and institutional typography. Its square-ended detailing and measured rhythm convey reliability and formality without feeling ornate.
The design appears aimed at providing a dependable slab-serif reading face that balances traditional proportions with crisp, square-ended finishing. Its consistent detailing suggests an intention to stay legible and composed across both display lines and dense text.
The sample text shows an even typographic color and stable spacing, with generous counters and clear differentiation between similar shapes (notably in forms like I/l and the round letters). Serifs remain visually present at text sizes, contributing to a firm baseline and a slightly authoritative presence.