Slab Square Oggy 18 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Egyptienne F' by Linotype and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, sturdy, confident, retro, impact, authority, stability, headline clarity, blocky, bracketed, robust, compact, high-ink.
A robust slab-serif with heavy, squared-off serifs and a compact, built-up silhouette. Strokes are weighty with moderate contrast, and the serifs read as strong horizontal platforms that give the letters a grounded, architectural feel. Counters are relatively tight and the joins are solid, producing dense word shapes; the lowercase shows a tall x-height that keeps paragraphs dark and assertive. Curves are controlled and slightly squared in their transitions, while terminals tend to end decisively rather than tapering.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, posters, and packaging where a dense, attention-grabbing slab voice is desired. It can also work for branding systems that need an assertive, traditional-meets-industrial tone, especially when set with generous leading to balance its dark color.
The overall tone is dependable and forceful, with a classic, press-like presence that feels at home in bold headlines and no-nonsense messaging. It conveys authority and practicality more than delicacy, leaning toward a vintage editorial and poster sensibility.
This design appears intended to deliver a strong slab-serif statement with high impact and a stable baseline presence, emphasizing firmness and readability in display settings. The tall lowercase and decisive serifs suggest a focus on confident text hierarchy and bold editorial applications.
In text, the weight and tight internal spaces create a strong typographic color, which can be impactful at larger sizes but may feel heavy in long passages. The numerals match the same sturdy construction, with clear slab cues and a consistent, emphatic rhythm.