Slab Square Otbe 3 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, bookish, traditional, sturdy, confident, clarity, authority, print impact, classic tone, bracketless, high contrast, crisp, structured, print-like.
A robust slab serif with squared, bracketless serifs and crisp, flat terminals. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with strong verticals and thinner connecting hairlines, giving the design a firm, structured rhythm. The lowercase has a compact, workmanlike feel with rounded bowls kept in check by straight joins and squared ends; the overall silhouette reads clean and steady rather than delicate. Numerals are similarly solid and legible, built with clear, open counters and stable horizontal bases.
Well suited to editorial headlines, pull quotes, and book-cover typography where a sturdy serif voice is needed. It can also work for posters and brand marks that benefit from bold, square-ended serifs and a traditional, print-centric character, particularly at medium to large sizes.
The font conveys a classic, print-forward tone—serious, dependable, and slightly old-school. Its strong slabs and measured contrast suggest editorial authority and a no-nonsense voice, with enough warmth in the curves to avoid feeling rigid or industrial.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif voice with strong presence and high readability, balancing assertive serifs with controlled curves for a composed, editorial look.
In text, the heavy serifs and pronounced vertical stress create a dark, authoritative color on the page, especially at larger sizes. The sharp terminals and squared details give headings a punchy presence while maintaining familiar serif conventions.