Slab Square Ogfo 6 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Brasilica' by CAST, 'FF Kievit Serif' by FontFont, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Carrara' and 'Marbach' by Hoftype, 'Marat' by Ludwig Type, 'Artigo' by Nova Type Foundry, and 'Epica Pro' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, editorial, classic, sturdy, authoritative, collegiate, impact, heritage, readability, authority, print flavor, blocky, bracketed, chunky, crisp, robust.
A robust slab-serif with heavy vertical stems and comparatively thinner inner curves, creating a distinctly engraved, high-ink presence. Serifs are broad and squared off, often with subtle bracketing that softens the joins while keeping terminals crisp and blocklike. Counters are compact and shapes are generously proportioned, giving capitals a stately, poster-like footprint; lowercase forms remain clear with a traditional, two-storey "g" and straightforward, sturdy construction. Numerals match the weight and squareness of the letterforms, with strong, stable silhouettes and minimal delicacy.
This font suits headlines, cover typography, signage, and branding that benefits from a solid, traditional slab-serif voice. It also works well for editorial display settings—pull quotes, section headers, and magazine titles—where a strong typographic anchor is needed.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with a familiar editorial and collegiate flavor. Its dense weight and firm slab finishing convey confidence and a slightly old-world, print-forward seriousness.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif presence with maximum impact: broad, squared serifs, sturdy construction, and a disciplined, print-like texture that holds up in prominent sizes.
The rhythm is intentionally chunky, prioritizing impact over airiness; spacing reads even in the sample text, and the strong serifs help maintain line integrity at larger sizes. The design feels optimized for display use where the squared terminals and compact counters can read as intentional character rather than heaviness.