Slab Square Otmo 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book design, magazines, headlines, retro, academic, trustworthy, bookish, readability, print solidity, editorial tone, classic slab feel, slab serif, square serif, bracketed, robust, crisp.
A sturdy slab-serif with square-ended serifs and low stroke contrast, built on steady, mostly vertical stress and clear, open counters. The serifs read bold and supportive, with subtle bracketing that softens the joins and keeps the rhythm even in text. Proportions feel balanced and traditional, with a moderate x-height, generous curves on round letters, and firm horizontals that give the design a grounded texture. Figures are clear and sturdy, matching the letterforms with the same blunt, rectangular finishing.
This font works well for body text in print-leaning contexts such as books, magazines, and reports, where its robust slabs and open shapes support comfortable reading. It also performs nicely in headlines, subheads, and captions when you want a traditional, authoritative look with extra structural presence.
The tone is confident and familiar, evoking classic print typography with a slightly retro, institutional character. It feels dependable and readable rather than expressive or delicate, projecting an editorial, bookish voice suited to long-form settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif voice that remains calm and highly readable, combining strong, square serifs with restrained contrast for consistent texture across sizes. Its construction prioritizes clarity, durability, and an editorial sensibility over ornamental detail.
Overall spacing and color are even, producing a consistent typographic “gray” in paragraphs. The square terminals and substantial serifs create a strong baseline and cap-line presence, helping headings and pull quotes feel anchored without becoming heavy or condensed.