Slab Square Abbat 3 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, newsprint, headlines, academic, heritage, bookish, authoritative, readability, authority, tradition, structure, clarity, slab serif, bracketed slabs, high contrast, crisp, sturdy.
A sturdy slab-serif with clearly defined, rectangular serifs and a confident, slightly compact rhythm. Strokes show noticeable contrast rather than a purely even pen weight, with crisp joins and largely squared terminals that keep counters open and letterforms well-articulated. The capitals feel stately and upright with strong horizontals (E, F, T) and substantial verticals, while the lowercase carries traditional text-color with sturdy stems, clear bowls, and a readable two-storey a. Numerals are proportioned for text use, with solid, high-contrast forms and prominent serifs that help them sit evenly in lines.
Well-suited to book and editorial typography where a strong, traditional serif texture is desired, and it can also carry short headlines and pull quotes thanks to its sturdy slabs and crisp forms. It should perform effectively in print-oriented layouts that benefit from a confident, structured serif voice.
The overall tone is classic and dependable, suggesting print tradition and editorial seriousness. Its firm slabs and crisp contrast give it an authoritative voice that feels suited to established institutions and long-form reading contexts while still presenting a sharp, contemporary edge.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif reading experience with an emphasis on firmness and clarity. Its pronounced serifs and controlled contrast aim to provide a strong typographic color and a dependable, authoritative presence across text and display settings.
In the sample text, the type maintains a consistent, dark text color with stable spacing and strong baseline presence. Punctuation and the ampersand read clearly at text sizes, and the font’s squared serif treatment keeps lines looking structured and tidy.