Slab Square Otpy 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, labels, packaging, signage, typewriter, western, industrial, rugged, vintage, stamped look, retro tone, display impact, mechanical uniformity, slab serif, bracketless, stencil-like, inked, blunt.
A blunt slab-serif design with sturdy, low-contrast strokes and square, flat-ended terminals. The letterforms are compact and evenly proportioned, with wide, blocky serifs and a generally upright stance. Many glyphs show deliberate interior notches and angular cut-ins that create a lightly stencil-like, punched-through texture, while counters remain fairly open for a sturdy, workmanlike silhouette. Overall rhythm is steady and mechanical, emphasizing uniformity and impact more than refinement.
Best suited to display contexts where a strong, retro-mechanical voice is desirable: posters, bold headlines, product labels, packaging, and signage. It can also work for short bursts of text (taglines, captions, UI badges) when a typewriter or stamped aesthetic is intentional.
The font conveys a utilitarian, old-time mechanical tone—part typewriter, part frontier poster. The cut-in details add a distressed, stamped character that feels rugged and slightly theatrical without becoming fully grunge. It reads as confident and bold in mood, with a nostalgic, analog edge.
The design appears intended to blend classic slab-serif solidity with a machine-stamped or carved detailing, producing a distinctive, print-era texture. It prioritizes a consistent, punchy silhouette and a nostalgic industrial vibe that stands out at larger sizes.
The sample text shows consistent texture and spacing that reinforces a fixed-pitch, machine-set feel. Rounded letters like O and 0 appear more octagonal/inscribed due to the interior cut-ins, and the numerals carry the same blunt, industrial personality as the letters.