Slab Square Otre 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, western, vintage, typewriter, rustic, quirky, western flavor, vintage print, display impact, distinctive detailing, slab serif, bracketed serifs, rounded corners, ink-trap cuts, notched joins.
A sturdy slab-serif with heavy, square-ended serifs and compact, blocky proportions. Strokes are low-contrast and largely monolinear, with softly rounded corners and small triangular notches or cut-ins at several joins and terminals, giving an inked, slightly distressed feel without becoming rough. The letterforms have a tight rhythm and short x-height, with robust bowls and strong verticals; counters stay fairly open for the weight. Numerals and capitals share the same chunky, poster-like construction, and spacing feels even and workmanlike in running text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where its bold slabs and decorative notches can be appreciated. It can also work for short blocks of text such as pull quotes or labels when a vintage, Western-leaning tone is desired.
The overall tone reads vintage and utilitarian, with clear nods to Western wood type and old printed ephemera. The notched details add a playful, handmade character that feels rustic and slightly eccentric while still remaining readable.
The design appears intended to evoke historic print and wood-type traditions while adding a distinctive notched detailing that increases personality and recognizability. It balances sturdy legibility with a decorative, period-flavored finish aimed at attention-grabbing display use.
Distinctive cut-ins appear on several curved forms and along some stems, creating a stamped/engraved impression that helps the design stand out at display sizes. In the text sample, the bold slabs and tight joins give lines a dark color and a confident, headline-ready presence.