Slab Square Oknih 6 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Askan' by Hoftype, 'Diverda Serif' by Linotype, 'Lucida Fax' by Monotype, 'Noam Text' and 'Portada' by TypeTogether, and 'Capitolina' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, signage, sturdy, retro, authoritative, athletic, impact, clarity, durability, print tone, tradition, bracketless, blocky, robust, high-clarity, textive.
A robust slab-serif with heavy, square-ended serifs and mostly unbracketed joins. Strokes are thick and steady with moderate contrast, producing strong color and clear word shapes. Counters are generous for the weight, and the curves (C, G, O) are smoothly drawn while terminals remain flat and firm. The uppercase feels wide and monumental, while the lowercase is compact and practical, with a single-storey g, a ball-like ear on the a, and a crisp, rectangular i dot; numerals are similarly blocky with stable baselines and pronounced slabs.
It performs especially well in headlines and short-to-medium editorial settings where a strong typographic voice is needed. The sturdy slabs and clear forms also suit branding, packaging, and signage applications that benefit from an authoritative, high-impact serif.
The font conveys solidity and confidence, with an assertive, no-nonsense tone typical of workhorse slabs. Its blunt terminals and hefty serifs add a retro, print-minded flavor that reads as dependable and slightly rugged rather than delicate or refined.
The design appears intended as a contemporary, high-impact slab built for clarity and presence, combining readable text proportions with punchy, squared-off details. It aims to deliver a dependable, print-forward voice that holds up in both display lines and set paragraphs.
Spacing appears open enough to keep the heavy strokes from clogging, and the design maintains consistent serif weight and terminal treatment across letters and figures. The overall rhythm is steady and emphatic, creating strong typographic presence even in continuous text.