Slab Square Otmy 1 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, posters, packaging, labels, typewriter, vintage, utilitarian, rugged, print nostalgia, compact impact, sturdy legibility, workmanlike tone, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, sturdy, compact.
A compact slab-serif with sturdy, mostly even strokes and prominent, squared serifs that read as slightly bracketed rather than razor-sharp. Curves are controlled and a bit squarish in their turns, giving bowls and rounds a sturdy, engineered feel. Terminals and joins show subtle notches and tightening in places, creating a faint ink-trap or stamped impression in text. Overall spacing is tight and the letters feel dense, with a consistent rhythm that stays clear at display and text sizes.
Well suited to editorial headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and compact poster typography where a dense, high-contrast-free slab presence is desirable. It also works nicely for packaging, labels, and signage that benefits from a sturdy, slightly vintage voice and strong letter definition.
The tone is practical and workmanlike, with a clear typewriter-and-printshop nostalgia. Its strong serifs and compact build add a slightly tough, archival character that feels at home in editorial or documentary contexts.
The design appears intended to evoke functional printed typography—somewhere between typewriter sturdiness and classic slab-serif display—while keeping letterforms compact and highly legible. The squared serifs and subtly pinched joins aim to preserve clarity and texture in continuous reading.
The uppercase appears solid and authoritative, while the lowercase keeps the same compactness and firm serifs for a cohesive voice. Numerals follow the same sturdy construction, maintaining a consistent color and presence across mixed text.