Slab Square Othe 9 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial, industrial, typewriter, utilitarian, authoritative, retro, impact, sturdiness, clarity, retro utility, slab serif, blocky, square serif, sturdy, high contrast joins.
A sturdy slab-serif with squared-off terminals and chunky, rectangular serifs that read as flat and machined. Strokes are largely even, with crisp corners and compact curves that give the letterforms a slightly condensed, poster-like presence. Counters are fairly open but tightly controlled, and the overall rhythm is firm and regular with minimal modulation. Numerals and caps feel robust and sign-ready, while lowercase maintains the same squared, workmanlike construction.
Well-suited for headlines, subheads, and short blocks of text where a strong, structured texture is desired. It can work effectively in posters, labels, packaging, and signage that benefit from an industrial or retro utilitarian feel, and in editorial settings for emphatic pull quotes or section titles.
The font conveys a practical, no-nonsense tone with a hint of vintage industrial and typewriter influence. Its blunt slabs and squared geometry create an authoritative, dependable voice that feels utilitarian rather than delicate or expressive.
The likely intent is to deliver a rugged slab-serif voice with clear, square-ended detailing and a consistent, engineered rhythm—optimized for impact and straightforward readability rather than refinement.
The design emphasizes orthogonal structure: rounded shapes are restrained and tend toward squarish bowls, and joins stay crisp, reinforcing a mechanical, engineered look. The overall texture in text is bold and steady, producing strong word shapes and high presence at display sizes.