Slab Square Ompo 8 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, packaging, posters, sturdy, retro, authoritative, friendly, impact, legibility, print feel, clarity, versatility, bracketed serifs, soft corners, open counters, low stress, moderate modulation.
A sturdy slab-serif with broad proportions and a steady, even rhythm across lines. Strokes show moderate modulation and low apparent stress, while the serifs read as substantial and mostly square-ended with slight bracketing that softens joins. The letterforms favor open counters and generous apertures, keeping the texture readable at text sizes while still feeling bold in silhouette. Numerals are clear and weight-matched, with rounded curves and firm, blocky terminals that align with the slab detailing.
Well suited to headlines, subheads, and editorial typography where a firm, classic presence is desired. The open forms and steady rhythm also make it a practical choice for short blocks of text, pull quotes, packaging copy, and brand systems that need a robust serif with clear numerals.
The overall tone is confident and dependable, with a subtle vintage/editorial flavor reminiscent of classic print typography. Its hefty serifs and wide stance give it an authoritative voice, while the rounded curves and softened corners keep it approachable rather than rigid.
Designed to deliver a durable slab-serif voice that balances print-traditional cues with clean, squared terminals for clarity and impact. The intention appears to be strong legibility and visual authority, with enough warmth in the curves and bracketing to remain versatile across display and text roles.
Caps are strong and stable with prominent slab support, while the lowercase maintains a consistent, workmanlike cadence in running text. The spacing and proportions create a darker, more emphatic page color than a typical transitional text serif, making it effective when you want presence without going fully bold.