Slab Square Ahno 1 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, academic, reports, bookish, classic, measured, scholarly, formal, readability, editorial utility, traditional voice, sturdy serif, bracketed serifs, transitional, crisp, restrained, open counters.
A restrained serif with squared, slab-like feet that are subtly bracketed into the stems, giving the face a sturdy but not heavy foundation. Strokes are largely even with gentle modulation, and the outlines stay clean and crisp, producing a calm, regular rhythm in text. Proportions lean traditional: capitals are stately with moderate width, while lowercase forms are compact and readable with clear joins and open counters. Numerals appear lining with straightforward geometry and stable, print-oriented forms.
Well-suited to extended reading environments such as books, journals, and editorial layouts where an even text color and clear forms matter. It also fits reports, institutional communications, and headings that benefit from a traditional, dependable voice without becoming overly ornate.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, conveying reliability and quiet authority rather than flash. Its slab-leaning serifs add a hint of solidity and editorial seriousness, making the texture feel composed and deliberate.
Likely intended as a practical, print-friendly serif that combines traditional proportions with sturdier, squarer serifs for dependable readability and a slightly more grounded presence in text.
The design balances slab firmness with conventional serif detailing, avoiding exaggerated terminals or quirky construction. In paragraph settings it maintains an even color and steady spacing, supporting continuous reading without drawing attention to individual letterforms.