Slab Square Omfo 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Faraon' by Latinotype and 'Rogliano' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazine, headlines, posters, traditional, confident, workmanlike, literary, readability, durability, authority, clarity, editorial tone, bracketed slabs, blocky serifs, sturdy, ink-trap feel, bookish.
A sturdy slab-serif with compact, blocky bracketed serifs and low stroke modulation. The letters show a slightly condensed, vertically oriented build with rounded inner counters that keep shapes open, while terminals and serifs read squared-off and assertive. Curves are smooth but controlled (not calligraphic), and joins in forms like n, m, and h feel solid and well supported. Figures are clear and conventional, with strong horizontals and stable proportions that maintain an even, consistent texture in text.
Well suited to editorial design, book typography, and magazine layouts where a strong, readable serif is needed. It can also serve effectively for headlines and posters when a grounded, authoritative voice is desired, particularly in settings that benefit from a sturdy slab-serif texture.
The overall tone is pragmatic and traditional, with a confident, slightly industrial sturdiness. It evokes classic book and newspaper typography—serious, dependable, and straightforward—without feeling ornate or delicate.
The design appears intended to provide a dependable slab-serif for general reading and editorial use, emphasizing sturdiness, clarity, and consistent text color. Its squared terminals and firm serifs suggest an aim toward a practical, no-nonsense voice that still feels traditionally typographic.
In the text sample, the face holds a steady rhythm with firm baseline presence and clear word shapes. The slab serifs contribute to a darker, more anchored color on the page, making it feel robust in paragraphs and emphatic in display lines. The design balances squareness in terminals with subtly rounded bowls to avoid harshness.