Slab Square Otba 3 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book text, branding, posters, scholarly, institutional, dependable, traditional, clarity, authority, durability, text utility, headline impact, slab serifs, rectilinear, bracketless, high contrast, compact joins.
A sturdy slab-serif with flat, square-ended serifs and mostly monoline stems that read dark and even on the page. The letterforms are upright and fairly geometric, with broad, open counters in rounded glyphs like C, O, and e, contrasted by tight, squared-off joins and terminals. Serifs are prominent and unbracketed, giving capitals a blocky, architectural footprint, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, text-oriented construction with a two-storey a and single-storey g. Numerals are robust and clear, with simple, workmanlike shapes that match the font’s emphatic serifs and steady stroke rhythm.
This face suits editorial settings where a firm, traditional voice is desired—magazine headings, pull quotes, and robust book typography. It can also anchor branding for institutions, publishers, or heritage-leaning products, and holds up well in posters or signage where strong serifs help letters stay distinct.
The overall tone is serious and grounded, with a classic, bookish authority. Its bold slabs and restrained detailing convey an institutional, editorial character—confident, practical, and a bit old-school without feeling ornate.
The font appears designed to deliver a reliable slab-serif texture with clear, no-nonsense letterforms and emphatic square serifs, balancing readability with a confident, headline-friendly presence.
The design maintains consistent weight and serif treatment across cases, producing a strong typographic color in paragraphs. Diagonal structures (notably in K, V, W, X, Y) feel crisp and slightly angular, reinforcing the font’s square, structured personality.