Slab Square Ogvi 15 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Serif' by FontFont and 'Loretta' by Nova Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, authoritative, traditional, collegiate, robust, impact, readability, heritage, authority, stability, bracketed serifs, strong serifs, compact counters, closed apertures, heavy joins.
A sturdy serif design with pronounced slab-like serifs and a noticeably heavy main stroke that creates strong dark mass on the page. Serifs read mostly squared with slight bracketing, and curves transition into stems with firm, sculpted joins. Proportions are generous and slightly expanded, with large capitals and compact internal counters that keep forms dense at text sizes. The lowercase shows a two-storey “a” and “g” and a generally even, upright rhythm, while the numerals are weighty and highly legible with broad, stable shapes.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and editorial layouts where strong typographic presence is needed. It can also work for posters, book covers, and brand marks that benefit from a classic, weighty serif voice, especially in larger sizes where the dense counters and pronounced serifs read clearly.
The font projects an assertive, traditional tone with a confident, institutional feel. Its heavy serifs and dense color suggest seriousness and reliability, leaning toward classic print and headline conventions rather than delicate or playful expression.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, readable serif with a strong typographic footprint, combining traditional letterform structure with robust slabs for emphasis and impact.
Spacing appears designed to maintain a continuous, even color in setting, with sturdy vertical emphasis and minimal stroke taper. The slab presence is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, giving the face a strong, cohesive voice for display and short text blocks.