Slab Square Otki 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, academic, newspapers, classic, scholarly, authoritative, formal, robust text, space economy, editorial tone, clarity, slab serif, bracketless, rectilinear, sturdy, compact.
A compact slab serif with sturdy, square-cut serifs and largely monolinear strokes. The letterforms are upright and relatively narrow, with tight interior counters and a restrained, economical rhythm. Serifs and terminals read as firm, flat-ended blocks, while curves (C, O, S) remain smooth and controlled, creating a crisp serif/curve contrast without relying on strong stroke modulation. The lowercase shows a short x-height with clear ascenders and descenders, aiding differentiation in text, and the numerals follow the same solid, no-nonsense construction.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a firm serif voice is desired—book and magazine text, newspaper-style layouts, and academic or institutional materials. Its compact width and sturdy slabs also make it effective for dense headlines, pull quotes, and titling where space efficiency and clarity matter.
The overall tone feels traditional and editorial, with a sober, institutional presence. Its sturdy slabs and compact proportions convey reliability and seriousness rather than softness or playfulness.
Likely designed to deliver a robust, space-conscious slab-serif reading experience with a dependable texture and clear typographic authority. The emphasis appears to be on practical legibility and a classic editorial feel, achieved through firm serifs, restrained contrast, and compact proportions.
The design leans on consistent vertical stress and squared finishing details, producing a dark, even color in paragraphs. Capitals feel stately and structured, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, workmanlike texture suited to continuous reading at moderate sizes.