Slab Square Otlu 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, packaging, posters, book covers, signage, typewriter, vintage, rugged, craft, robust legibility, vintage flavor, printed texture, headline impact, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, soft corners, compact caps, sturdy.
A sturdy slab-serif with blunt, square-ended serifs and mostly low-contrast strokes. The letterforms show slightly irregular, hand-inked modulation at joins and terminals, with subtle corner rounding and occasional spur-like details that give an ink-trap/pressed impression. Uppercase proportions feel compact and solid, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, workmanlike rhythm with a two-storey “a,” a single-storey “g,” and a broad, readable “e.” Numerals are robust and open, matching the same squared serif treatment and steady, utilitarian color on the page.
Works well for editorial headlines, book covers, and posters where a strong slab presence and a touch of vintage grit are desirable. It also suits packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from sturdy letterforms and clear, high-impact shapes.
The overall tone is practical and nostalgic, echoing printed ephemera and typewritten or stamped lettering. It reads confident and no-nonsense, with a slightly rough, handmade edge that adds warmth without becoming decorative.
Likely drawn to capture a dependable slab-serif voice with a subtly distressed, printed character—balancing readability with a tactile, old-print or typewriter-adjacent personality for contemporary branding and editorial use.
In text, the face keeps an even texture with clear counters and firm verticals, but the intentionally uneven terminal shaping adds personality at display sizes. The slab serifs remain prominent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, helping maintain a consistent, assertive silhouette.