Slab Square Ogpi 8 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alda' by Emigre, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Epica Pro' by Sudtipos, and 'Basco Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, western, vintage, rustic, sturdy, playful, display impact, vintage tone, robust readability, print character, slab serif, bracketed serifs, rounded corners, softened slabs, ink-trap hints.
A heavy slab serif with broad proportions and compact counters, combining flat, blocky serifs with subtly rounded corners and mild bracketing. Strokes are robust and fairly even, with gentle modulation that keeps curves from feeling purely geometric. The lowercase shows sturdy, compact forms and ball-like terminals in places, while joins and inner corners occasionally pinch slightly, suggesting a printed/inked influence. Numerals match the weight and presence of the letters, reading clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short, emphatic text where its heavy slabs and broad stance can carry the layout. It works well for branding, packaging, labels, and signage that benefits from a sturdy, traditional voice and high impact at larger sizes.
The overall tone feels confident and workmanlike, with a vintage, frontier-adjacent flavor. Its softened slabs and slightly quirky detailing add friendliness and a touch of hand-printed character, keeping the bold weight from feeling cold or strictly industrial.
The design appears aimed at delivering a bold, readable slab serif with a nostalgic, print-forward personality—combining strong structure with softened details for approachability in display typography.
Capitals are especially wide-set and stable, with prominent serifs that create strong horizontal rhythm. The face maintains consistent weight across the set, and the lively small variations in corners and terminals help it feel less rigid than a purely mechanical slab serif.