Slab Square Abnaf 8 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Belur Kannada' by Indian Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, editorial, book design, headlines, academic, bookish, classic, trustworthy, scholarly, formal, readability, editorial tone, sturdy presence, print utility, bracketed serifs, open counters, moderate contrast, texty, steady rhythm.
A serif typeface with prominent slab-like serifs that feel slightly bracketed rather than fully blunt, paired with moderate stroke contrast. The letterforms show generous, open counters and relatively wide apertures, helping keep the shapes clear at text sizes. Uppercase proportions are restrained and traditional, while the lowercase has a sturdy, readable build with a compact, even rhythm. Numerals appear lining and sit firmly on the baseline with clear, conventional forms.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, reports, and editorial layouts where clarity and a steady typographic color matter. It can also handle headings and subheads effectively, especially in print-oriented designs that benefit from a grounded, traditional voice.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, projecting stability and editorial seriousness. Its slab-influenced serifs add a confident, grounded presence without becoming overly decorative, giving it a dependable, institutional feel.
The design appears intended as a practical, readable serif with slab-like authority, balancing familiar book typography cues with sturdier serifs for emphasis and durability in text and display settings.
The design maintains consistent serif treatment and stroke behavior across caps and lowercase, producing a calm page color in the paragraph sample. Curved letters (like C, G, O, Q) stay smooth and controlled, while straight-sided forms (E, F, H, I, N) emphasize a solid, structured texture.