Slab Square Abmif 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, publishing, literary, longform, bookish, traditional, scholarly, warm, trustworthy, readability, classic tone, editorial utility, print texture, bracketed serifs, crisp terminals, open counters, calligraphic inflection, oldstyle flavor.
A serif typeface with sturdy, bracketed slab-like serifs and subtly tapered strokes that create a gently calligraphic rhythm rather than a purely geometric feel. The capitals are compact and stately, with moderate interior space and clear, carefully shaped joins. Lowercase forms show readable, open counters and softly rounded bowls, with a single-storey “g” and a balanced, slightly wedge-like “t” that keeps the texture even in text. Numerals follow the same model with smooth curves and stable footing, producing a consistent, print-friendly color across lines.
Well suited to book and editorial typography where a familiar, authoritative serif voice is desired. It should perform nicely for essays, magazines, reports, and institutional communications, and can also serve for headings and pull quotes when a classic, print-rooted tone is needed.
The overall tone is classic and literary, evoking traditional book typography with a hint of handcrafted warmth. Its firm serifs and calm proportions suggest reliability and seriousness without feeling overly formal or rigid.
The font appears designed to deliver a traditional reading experience with robust serifs and a controlled, moderately modulated stroke structure, prioritizing clarity and a stable text texture. Its details aim to blend classic proportions with slightly softened, humanist shaping for approachable, durable typography.
The design maintains a steady baseline presence with strong horizontal cues from the serifs, while the mild stroke modulation and rounded curves prevent the page from looking mechanical. In running text it reads comfortably, and in larger sizes the distinctive serif shaping and oldstyle details become more noticeable.