Slab Square Okdem 7 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Askan' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, posters, branding, traditional, confident, scholarly, robust, impact, readability, authority, print tone, stability, bracketed, sturdy, compact, crisp, weighty.
This typeface is a sturdy slab-serif with heavy, blocklike serifs and a clear, structured rhythm. Strokes are thick with modest contrast and mostly vertical stress, giving the letters a grounded, print-forward presence. Serifs read as squared and substantial, often slightly bracketed into the stems, and terminals finish crisply without calligraphic flourish. Proportions feel generous and stable, with broad capitals and a lowercase that maintains clear counters and strong baseline adherence; the figures are solid and evenly weighted to match the text color.
It suits headlines and subheads where a confident, traditional tone is desired, and it can also work for editorial layouts that benefit from a strong, steady text color. The robust slab structure makes it a good fit for posters, packaging, and branding systems that need clear impact without becoming decorative.
The overall tone is assertive and dependable, with a classic, editorial voice. Its heavy slabs and compact detailing suggest authority and seriousness, while remaining approachable enough for everyday reading. The texture feels “ink on paper” rather than sleek or futuristic, lending a traditional and trustworthy character.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif voice with strong impact and reliable readability, balancing substantial serifs and solid stroke weight to create an authoritative, print-oriented texture across both display and text settings.
In text, the font produces a dark, even typographic color with strong vertical emphasis and clear word shapes. The serifs and weight create a pronounced presence at larger sizes, and the sturdy detailing helps keep forms distinct in dense settings.