Slab Square Ommu 12 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazine, headlines, posters, authoritative, academic, traditional, robust, readability, solidity, editorial tone, clarity, structure, bracketed, sturdy, crisp, high-clarity, bookish.
A sturdy slab-serif with flat, squared terminals and subtly bracketed joins that soften the otherwise crisp geometry. Strokes are fairly even with moderate contrast, and the letterforms feel generously proportioned with wide caps and a tall, readable x-height. Counters are open and round, curves are controlled rather than calligraphic, and spacing reads steady and un-fussy in both the grid and paragraph setting.
It suits editorial typography where a strong serif voice is desired—magazines, long-form articles, and book typography—while also scaling well for headlines that benefit from its blocky serifs and confident proportions. The tall x-height supports clarity in smaller sizes, and the wide stance gives titles a grounded, emphatic feel.
The overall tone is classic and dependable, with a slightly institutional, bookish presence. Its bold, squared serifs add confidence and structure, giving text a serious, editorial voice without feeling ornate or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional slab-serif reading experience with modern clarity: sturdy construction, open counters, and a calm, even rhythm that holds up in paragraphs while still offering a distinctive, authoritative headline presence.
Uppercase forms look particularly stable and monumental, while lowercase maintains a clear, workmanlike rhythm suited to continuous reading. The numerals appear sturdy and straightforward, matching the same squared-serif logic and maintaining consistent color in a line of text.