Slab Square Ogne 9 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acuta' by Anatoletype, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Leida' by The Northern Block, and 'Mirantz' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, confident, traditional, authoritative, workmanlike, collegiate, impact, legibility, solidity, heritage, sturdy, blocky, dense, compact counters, square terminals.
A robust slab-serif with substantial, square-cut serifs and strong vertical emphasis. Strokes are weighty with moderate contrast, and the joins feel crisp, producing a dense, emphatic texture in text. The letterforms lean toward compact counters and firm terminals, with rounded bowls kept in check by flat, blocky finishing, creating a consistent, poster-friendly rhythm across upper- and lowercase.
Best suited to editorial headlines, posters, and branding that benefits from a sturdy, traditional slab-serif voice. It also works well for signage, packaging, and sports/heritage-inspired identities where bold, stable forms help maintain clarity at a distance. In longer text, it will create a dark, emphatic color that favors display sizes or well-spaced layouts.
This typeface projects a sturdy, assertive tone with a distinctly classic, print-era confidence. The heavy slabs and compact details give it a no-nonsense, workmanlike feel that reads as dependable and slightly old-fashioned rather than delicate or fashionable.
The design appears intended to deliver strong presence and reliable readability through heavy slab serifs and firm, squared terminals. Its controlled, classic shapes suggest a goal of evoking traditional print and signage while remaining highly assertive in headings and short blocks of copy.
The numerals and capitals are especially weighty and structured, reinforcing a strong, set-in-type look. The overall spacing and heavy serifs produce a pronounced texture that emphasizes impact and stability over lightness or delicacy.