Slab Square Otba 6 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, branding, packaging, trustworthy, traditional, bookish, formal, readability, authority, classic feel, editorial tone, stability, bracketless, square serif, high contrast, sturdy, crisp.
A sturdy slab-serif with square, bracketless serifs and a crisp, high-contrast serif structure. Stems read straight and confident, with rounded bowls that stay open and evenly proportioned, while flat terminals and rectangular feet give the letters a grounded, architectural feel. Uppercase proportions are classic and steady; lowercase forms are compact and readable with clear joins and a tidy rhythm. Numerals match the tone with strong verticals and simple, legible construction.
Well-suited to editorial design, book and magazine typography, and any setting where a dependable slab-serif voice is needed. It can anchor headlines and subheads with weighty presence, while maintaining a composed texture for short passages and display-sized paragraphs. The strong numeral and uppercase presence also works for labels, packaging, and identity systems that want a classic, authoritative feel.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, suggesting reliability and clarity rather than playfulness. Its firm slabs and disciplined shapes evoke familiar book typography and institutional seriousness, with enough sharpness to feel modern in headlines.
Likely designed to provide a familiar slab-serif reading experience with crisp edges and a stable, traditional skeleton. The emphasis on square serifs and controlled contrast appears aimed at balancing robust display character with clean, legible text rhythm.
The face shows a clear hierarchy between thick verticals and finer horizontals, which adds snap and definition in larger sizes. Spacing appears even and measured in the sample text, supporting a calm, controlled texture on the page.