Slab Square Ogto 9 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Brasilica' by CAST, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Askan' by Hoftype, and 'Antonia' by Typejockeys (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, vintage, editorial, sturdy, collegiate, confident, impact, readability, vintage feel, authority, display use, bracketed serifs, soft corners, ink-trap feel, large counters, robust stems.
A heavy, sturdy slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, punchy rhythm. The serifs read as blocky and supportive with subtly softened joins, giving the forms a slightly rounded, inked impression rather than razor-sharp geometry. Strokes are thick with moderate modulation, and the counters remain open enough to keep letters readable at larger sizes. Uppercase forms feel monumental and steady; lowercase shows a traditional slab structure with a double-storey a, a single-storey g, and short, strong serifs that emphasize horizontals. Numerals are similarly weighty and prominent, designed to hold their shape in dense settings.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and other display applications where a strong typographic voice is needed. It can also work well for branding, packaging, and signage that benefit from a sturdy slab presence and a slightly vintage print character, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is confident and no-nonsense, with a vintage editorial flavor reminiscent of traditional printing and poster typography. Its weight and broad stance make it feel assertive and dependable, while the slightly softened detailing adds warmth and approachability.
The font appears designed to deliver a bold, dependable slab-serif presence with a classic print sensibility—aimed at strong impact and clear lettershapes rather than delicate refinement.
The design presents a strong horizontal emphasis—particularly in letters like E, F, T, and Z—creating a blocky, headline-forward texture. Round letters (O, C, G) show sturdy bowls with generous interior space, helping prevent the bold weight from becoming muddy in display text.