Slab Square Okbab 12 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, and 'Artigo' by Nova Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, academic, print, traditional, scholarly, sturdy, authoritative, readability, authority, traditionalism, print utility, bracketed serifs, strong serifs, open counters, classic proportions, firm rhythm.
A robust slab-serif with pronounced, blocky serifs and a slightly bracketed join that keeps corners from feeling overly mechanical. Strokes show moderate contrast with confident verticals and steady horizontals, producing a dark, even texture in paragraphs. The letterforms follow classic proportions with open counters and clear interior space, while terminals remain square and decisive. Overall spacing and rhythm read orderly and print-oriented, with a consistent, workmanlike construction across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Well suited to editorial design where a firm serif texture is desired—book interiors, essays, magazines, and academic or institutional materials. It can also serve effectively for headings, subheads, and pull quotes when you want a traditional voice with strong structure and clear readability.
The tone is traditional and authoritative, with a bookish, institutional feel that suggests credibility and permanence. Its strong serifs and solid color give it a grounded, no-nonsense voice suited to serious content, while the moderate contrast keeps it approachable rather than ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif presence that balances strength and readability. By combining pronounced serifs with moderate contrast and conventional proportions, it aims for a dependable typographic color that works in sustained reading while still projecting authority in display sizes.
In text settings, the face maintains a stable baseline and a compact, controlled rhythm that holds together well at larger sizes. The numerals appear sturdy and evenly weighted, matching the text color of the letters and reinforcing the font’s dependable, editorial character.