Slab Square Otfo 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Brix Slab Condensed' by HVD Fonts, and 'Decour' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, sturdy, industrial, traditional, confident, impact, stability, legibility, authority, slab serif, blocky, square terminals, bracketless, heavy serifs.
A robust slab serif with heavy, bracketless serifs and largely square-cut terminals. Strokes are low-contrast with a solid, even rhythm, and the counters are moderately open, keeping text shapes clear at larger sizes. Proportions feel steady and traditional: capitals are broad and anchored by prominent slabs, while lowercase forms are compact with a straightforward, no-nonsense construction. Numerals are weighty and stable, matching the strong baseline presence of the letters.
This font is well suited to headlines and display settings where strong slab serifs can provide impact and structure. It also works for editorial applications such as section titles and pull quotes, and can bring a sturdy, traditional tone to branding and packaging that needs a bold, dependable presence.
The overall tone is confident and workmanlike, leaning toward an industrial and editorial feel rather than delicate refinement. Its blocky slabs and firm silhouettes give it a dependable, authoritative voice with a slightly vintage, print-era practicality.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif voice with maximum sturdiness and clear, square-ended construction. It prioritizes strong silhouette, stable line color, and straightforward readability in display and short-text contexts.
The serifs read as prominent rectangular pads that emphasize horizontals and reinforce a grounded texture in lines of text. The uppercase set feels especially monumental, while the lowercase maintains legibility through simple joins and clearly differentiated shapes.