Slab Square Otli 1 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: body text, book layout, editorial, reports, academic, typewriter, classic, scholarly, restrained, readability, economy, print utility, typewriter nod, editorial tone, slab serifs, flat terminals, bracketed joins, high contrast, vertical stress.
A compact serif with sturdy slab-like serifs and predominantly flat, squared terminals. Strokes read as mostly even in weight, with subtle modulation and rounded/bracketed connections where curves meet stems, giving the letterforms a slightly softened, inked feel rather than a purely geometric build. Proportions are relatively narrow with tight internal counters, and the overall rhythm is upright and steady, with clearly defined serifs on caps and a straightforward, legible lowercase.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, reports, and editorial layouts where a compact serif can keep lines economical while retaining strong character. It can also work for headings and pull quotes when a traditional, typewriter-influenced voice is desired.
The overall tone feels typewriter-adjacent and editorial: practical, literate, and slightly old-fashioned. Its firm slabs and compact stance lend a no-nonsense seriousness, while the softened joins keep it approachable rather than rigidly mechanical.
The design appears intended to balance practical readability with a distinctive slab-serif presence, delivering an economical, text-ready texture that nods to typewritten and print-era typography while staying controlled and contemporary in construction.
Caps appear authoritative and compact, while the lowercase maintains clarity at text sizes with simple, familiar shapes. Numerals are sturdy and readable, matching the same squared finishing details and consistent serif treatment for a cohesive texture across alphanumerics.