Slab Square Otba 18 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, branding, packaging, classic, scholarly, robust, friendly, readability, durability, editorial utility, approachability, slab serif, bracketed serifs, low contrast, rounded joins, open counters.
A sturdy slab serif with low contrast and a calm, even rhythm. The serifs are prominent and mostly squared-off, with subtle bracketing that softens joins and prevents the face from feeling overly mechanical. Curves are generously rounded, counters stay open, and spacing reads comfortable in both capitals and lowercase. Overall proportions lean practical rather than condensed, with a straightforward, readable texture in paragraph settings.
Well-suited to editorial design where a strong, readable serif is needed for both headlines and short-to-medium text. Its robust slabs and open forms also make it effective for branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from a confident, traditional voice without excessive ornament.
The tone feels classic and dependable, with a slightly friendly warmth from the rounded shaping and softened slab connections. It carries an editorial, bookish voice—serious enough for text, but not austere—suggesting traditional print typography with a contemporary steadiness.
Likely designed to deliver a practical slab-serif workhorse: strong presence, consistent texture, and reliable readability across display and text sizes. The softened bracketing and rounded curves appear intended to balance firmness with approachability, making it adaptable for both classic and contemporary layouts.
Uppercase forms are clean and traditional, while lowercase maintains strong clarity with stable, upright stems and clear differentiation between similar shapes. Numerals appear solid and legible, matching the same slab-serif logic and consistent stroke endings for a cohesive typographic color.