Slab Square Okref 4 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Impressum EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts, 'Chronicle Text' by Hoefler & Co., 'Passenger Serif' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, and 'Core Serif N' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, branding, authoritative, heritage, robust, institutional, impact, readability, classic slab, slab serif, bracketed, high-ink, ball terminals, sturdy.
A sturdy slab-serif with heavy, bracketed serifs and a compact, high-ink presence. Strokes are largely monolinear with gentle modulation, and the serifs read as squared slabs softened by noticeable bracketing at joins. Counters are relatively open for the weight, with round forms staying full and steady, while diagonals and joins feel reinforced and stable. Lowercase shows a conventional, readable construction with a two-storey “g” and ball-like terminals on some letters (notably the “j”), and figures appear oldstyle-style with varying heights and prominent serifs that match the text rhythm.
Well-suited to headlines and short-to-medium editorial settings where a strong serif voice is desired, including magazines, book covers, and pull quotes. Its weight and slab structure also make it effective for posters, packaging, and brand marks that need a grounded, dependable tone.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with an editorial seriousness and a slightly vintage, print-forward character. Its heavy slabs and calm proportions convey reliability and authority without becoming overly ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, traditional slab-serif voice optimized for impactful typography, pairing strong slab serifs with readable, familiar letterforms for confident display and editorial use.
In text, the face maintains a strong horizontal emphasis from its slabs, producing a steady line and clear word shapes. The combination of bracketing and stout stems avoids a purely mechanical feel, giving the design a warmer, bookish texture at display and headline sizes.