Slab Square Okrus 1 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, industrial, athletic, retro, confident, mechanical, impact, sturdiness, brand presence, legibility, blocky, squared, compact, sturdy, bracketed slabs.
A heavy, squared slab-serif design with broad proportions and a compact, robust stance. Strokes are largely monolinear with only mild contrast, and corners read as crisp and engineered rather than calligraphic. Serifs are rectangular and assertive, often with subtle bracketing that smooths joins without softening the overall geometry. Counters tend toward squarish shapes, apertures are fairly tight, and curves (as in C, G, O, S) are rounded but constrained by a rectangular skeleton, producing an even, punchy rhythm in text.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium text where impact and clarity are needed, such as posters, signage, packaging, and bold editorial openers. It can also work well for athletic or industrial-themed branding where a solid, engineered voice is desirable.
The overall tone feels utilitarian and strong, with a distinctly mechanical, workmanlike character. Its blocky forms suggest mid-century signage and athletic branding, projecting confidence and straightforwardness rather than delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact readability with a structured, geometric slab-serif voice. By combining squared forms with strong serifs and tight counters, it aims for a rugged, dependable look that holds up well at larger sizes and in prominent typographic roles.
The font’s width and firm serifs create prominent horizontal emphasis, helping lines of text look stable and anchored. Numerals follow the same squared construction, giving them a sturdy, display-oriented presence.