Slab Square Oghi 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Meta Serif' by FontFont, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, and 'Askan' and 'Marbach' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, mastheads, robust, authoritative, editorial, industrial, collegiate, impact, stability, legibility, heritage, blocky, bracketed, high-impact, crisp, sturdy.
This typeface is a heavy, slab-serif design with pronounced, rectangular serifs and firm, flat-ended terminals. Strokes are thick and consistent in mass, with moderate contrast and crisp joins that keep counters open despite the weight. Proportions are compact and strongly structured, with a steady rhythm and a slightly condensed feel in some capitals; the overall silhouette reads square and stable. The lowercase is similarly stout, with short extenders and sturdy bowls, and the numerals match the same dense, block-forward construction.
It works best for headlines, posters, and branding where a strong, high-impact serif voice is needed. The dense texture also suits packaging and mastheads, especially when you want a sturdy, traditional presence that still feels bold and contemporary.
The overall tone is confident and no-nonsense, projecting strength and clarity. Its blocky slabs and compact forms give it an industrial, workmanlike character, while the classic serif structure also carries an editorial and traditional gravity.
The design appears intended to deliver a forceful slab-serif voice with clear structure and high visual stability. Its square terminals and substantial serifs prioritize impact and recognizability, making it well-suited to prominent, attention-grabbing typography.
In the text sample, the weight creates a dark typographic color that favors display sizes and short passages, where the slab details and strong shapes remain distinct. The letterforms maintain clear differentiation (notably in the capitals and numerals), supporting punchy emphasis and headline hierarchy.