Slab Square Otmo 6 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Lievin' by Mofr24 (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, editorial, book typography, forms, captions, typewriter, classic, workmanlike, academic, readability, utility, print texture, document tone, typewriter nod, bracketing, sturdy, bookish, conservative, ink-trap feel.
A compact slab serif with sturdy, rectangular serifs and mostly low-contrast strokes. The letterforms are upright and tightly proportioned, with a restrained, utilitarian rhythm and slightly uneven, text-like widths across the alphabet. Serifs are generally short and squared-off, with subtle bracketing in places, giving joins and terminals a durable, mechanical feel. Counters are fairly open for the width, and details like the angled leg of R, the sturdy diagonals in N/V/W, and the curved tail on Q reinforce a traditional slab construction suited to continuous reading.
This font is well suited to editorial and book typography where a firm slab serif can add structure without high-contrast delicacy. It also works effectively for captions, tables, and form-like layouts that benefit from compact width and assertive serifs, and can deliver a credible typewriter-inspired flavor in headings or pull quotes.
The overall tone reads practical and bookish, with a typewriter-adjacent, institutional character. It evokes printed forms, academic text, and editorial environments—serious, dependable, and slightly old-world without feeling ornate.
The design appears intended to provide a robust, readable slab serif with a compact footprint and a pragmatic texture on the page. Its squared terminals and restrained modulation suggest an aim toward reliability and clarity in print-like settings rather than display flourish.
In text, the face maintains a steady color and clear word shapes, with slab terminals providing strong horizontal emphasis. Numerals appear sturdy and straightforward, matching the alphabet’s utilitarian construction and reinforcing a no-nonsense, document-oriented voice.