Slab Square Ompa 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarendon BT' by Bitstream, 'Clarendon' by Linotype, 'Clarendon SB' and 'Clarendon SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Clarendon' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, headlines, scholarly, trustworthy, traditional, confident, readability, editorial utility, authority, print-forward, bracketless serifs, sturdy, crisp, open counters, generous spacing.
A sturdy slab-serif with broad proportions and a steady, even rhythm. Strokes are mostly monolinear with moderate contrast, and the slab serifs read as firm, square-ended blocks with minimal or no bracketing. Capitals feel wide and stable with ample interior space, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, upright construction and a normal x-height. Curves are smooth and controlled, joins are clean, and spacing appears generous, supporting clear word shapes and comfortable reading in text.
It suits long-form reading in books, magazines, and other editorial layouts where a sturdy serif helps maintain clarity at smaller sizes. The wide capitals and assertive slabs also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and section heads that need a confident, traditional presence.
The overall tone is classic and dependable, with a faintly bookish, editorial character. Its strong slabs add authority and clarity without feeling overly ornamental, giving it a practical, institutional voice suited to serious content.
The design appears intended as a versatile slab-serif for text-driven typography, balancing sturdy serifs with open counters and comfortable spacing to perform reliably across continuous reading and display-sized editorial settings.
Figures appear oldstyle in feel, with noticeable baseline variation and rounded forms that match the serif language. The italic is not shown; the sample suggests a consistent, text-first design where emphasis comes from weight and serif presence rather than flamboyant detailing.