Slab Square Abnaf 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, newspapers, institutional, packaging, heritage, authoritative, scholarly, trustworthy, readability, stability, classic tone, editorial strength, robust serifs, slab serifs, square terminals, bracketed serifs, sturdy, classic.
This typeface is a sturdy slab serif with pronounced, blocky serifs and predominantly square-ended terminals. Strokes show moderate contrast with clear thick–thin relationships in rounded letters, while horizontals and serifs maintain a firm, even presence that gives the design a grounded texture. Proportions are conventional and readable, with a normal x-height and open counters; the lowercase forms are straightforward and text-oriented, and the figures follow the same stable, upright construction.
It performs well in long-form text such as books, magazines, and newspaper-style layouts where a firm serif structure improves guidance along the line. The strong slabs also suit headings, pull quotes, and branding or packaging that benefits from a classic, authoritative look without becoming delicate.
The overall tone is traditional and dependable, with an editorial seriousness that reads as established and confident. Its weight distribution and squared finishing impart a practical, no-nonsense voice that still feels bookish rather than industrial.
The design appears intended to deliver robust readability with a traditional slab-serif voice, balancing clear text forms with a confident, squared finish for strong typographic color.
Serifs are consistently bold and visually supportive, helping maintain rhythm across lines of text. The sample paragraph shows a steady color and comfortable spacing that favors continuous reading while still offering enough presence for headings.