Slab Square Ombe 3 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code, tables, forms, technical docs, labels, typewriter, editorial, utilitarian, retro, mechanical, clarity, alignment, robustness, utility, sturdy, crisp, square-ended, bracketless, structured.
A sturdy slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, even color. Strokes stay largely uniform with minimal modulation, and the serifs are flat and square-ended, producing a crisp, engineered silhouette. Curves are controlled and slightly squared in their turns, while horizontals and verticals feel firm and orthogonal. The lowercase is straightforward and workmanlike, pairing open counters with strong slab terminals for clear, consistent rhythm across text.
Well-suited to settings that benefit from strict alignment and clear character separation, such as code snippets, tables, forms, and technical documentation. It also works for labels, captions, and utilitarian editorial layouts where a typewriter-like, structured texture is desirable.
The tone is practical and no-nonsense, with a classic typewriter/editorial flavor. Its blunt slabs and even texture give it a mechanical, dependable voice that reads as archival, institutional, and slightly retro rather than elegant or calligraphic.
Likely designed to deliver a dependable, readable slab serif voice with disciplined alignment and strong terminal definition. The emphasis appears to be on clarity, consistency, and a functional, text-first rhythm over expressive contrast or decorative detailing.
Figures are simple and robust, matching the letterforms’ straight-sided geometry; the slashed zero stands out as a functional differentiation cue. Overall spacing and alignment reinforce a strict, measured cadence that stays consistent from caps to lowercase.