Slab Square Okbab 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Krete' by BluHead Studio and 'FS Brabo' and 'FS Brabo Paneuropean' by Fontsmith (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, branding, posters, traditional, scholarly, confident, authoritative, readability, durability, editorial tone, strong presence, classic utility, slab serif, bracketed slabs, sturdy, robust, open counters.
A sturdy slab serif with strong, blocky serifs and mostly square-ended terminals. Strokes are fairly even with moderate contrast, giving the letters a solid, engineered feel without looking monoline. Capitals are broad and stable, with ample internal space and clear, open counters. The lowercase shows familiar book-text construction with a two-storey “a,” a compact, weighty “e,” and a “g” with a pronounced lower bowl; overall spacing reads generous and steady, supporting long lines of text. Numerals are bold and legible, with traditional forms and consistent weight that sit comfortably alongside the letters.
It suits editorial typography such as magazines, journals, and book interiors where a sturdy serif can carry longer passages with clear word shapes. The heavier slabs also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and identity work that needs a traditional yet assertive voice, as well as posters and signage where legibility and presence are key.
The font communicates an editorial, bookish tone—serious, dependable, and slightly old-style—while the heavy slabs add confidence and a touch of institutional authority. It feels at home in contexts that want clarity with a grounded, tactile presence rather than sleek modernity.
The design appears intended to blend classic serif readability with the firmness of slab serifs, delivering a dependable text face that can also scale up for display use. Its proportions and robust details aim for clarity, durability, and a confident typographic color across a range of sizes.
The rhythm is calm and consistent, with a wide stance and strong horizontal emphasis from the serifs. Curved letters stay smooth and open, while verticals feel firm and anchored, producing a dark, even text color in paragraph settings.