Slab Square Otki 9 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book covers, magazines, institutional, bookish, trustworthy, classic, academic, readability, authority, print texture, editorial tone, durability, slab serif, bracketed serifs, sturdy, crisp, high contrast.
A sturdy slab-serif with pronounced, mostly squared serifs and clear bracket transitions into the stems. Strokes read firm and even in color, with moderate contrast and a slightly geometric, constructed feel—especially in the straighter-sided capitals. Counters are open and well-shaped, and the lowercase shows a traditional rhythm with readable forms (notably the two-storey a and g). Terminals are crisp and flat, giving the face a confident, print-forward texture, while overall spacing appears balanced for continuous text.
Well-suited for body copy and longer-form reading where a firm serif texture helps guide the eye. It also works effectively for editorial headlines, pull quotes, and book-cover typography that needs a classic, authoritative voice without becoming overly ornate.
The overall tone is solid and dependable, with a distinctly editorial and academic character. It feels at home in print culture—measured, serious, and a bit traditional—while the squared slabs add a subtle contemporary sturdiness rather than delicate refinement.
The design appears intended as a practical, text-capable slab serif: robust enough for strong typographic color, but disciplined in proportions and shaping to remain comfortable in paragraphs. Its squared slabs and crisp terminals suggest an aim for clarity and authority across print-oriented settings.
Numerals are clear and old-style leaning in personality, with strong serif cues that match the text face. The italics are not shown; the sample demonstrates a consistent upright texture with good word-shape formation and a slightly assertive presence at larger sizes.