Slab Square Abbaz 13 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, branding, bookish, trustworthy, academic, traditional, readability, editorial utility, classic voice, institutional tone, bracketless, crisp, high-contrast, open counters, classic proportions.
A crisp slab-serif with relatively uniform stroke weight and square, flat-ended serifs that read clean and assertive. The uppercase has classic, inscriptional proportions with generous bowls and open counters, while the lowercase stays straightforward and readable, with sturdy verticals and compact serifs that keep word shapes stable. Curves are smooth and round (not squared), and the joins and terminals stay sharp, producing a tidy rhythm in both display sizes and paragraph settings. Numerals align visually with the text color, with clear, simple forms and strong baseline presence.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazines, newspapers, and long-form reading where a steady, readable texture is important. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and institutional or heritage-leaning branding that benefits from a confident slab-serif presence.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, suggesting authority without feeling overly heavy or decorative. It carries a bookish, institutional calm—appropriate for contexts that want clarity and credibility, with a subtle hint of vintage print character.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif voice that performs in continuous text while still providing enough character for titles and display use. Its controlled serifs and open counters suggest a focus on legibility, consistent texture, and an established, print-forward feel.
In the sample text, spacing and texture produce an even gray value, with slab details staying legible at reading sizes. The design balances sturdy serifs with open interior spaces, helping it remain clear in longer lines while still offering a distinctive, classic voice in headings.