Slab Square Otba 11 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, branding, packaging, classic, scholarly, authoritative, institutional, readability, authority, print tradition, editorial tone, durability, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, high contrast, crisp, sturdy.
A sturdy slab-serif with pronounced, squared serifs and clear vertical stress. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with strong stems and finer joins and hairlines in places, creating a crisp, print-like rhythm. The proportions are fairly traditional, with compact bowls, clear apertures, and a measured set width; capitals feel formal and slightly condensed in presence, while lowercase remains readable and even. Numerals are robust and open, with a straightforward lining style that matches the serifed structure.
Well-suited for editorial typography such as magazines, essays, and book interiors where a classic slab-serif voice is desired. Its strong serifs and contrast also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and branded typography that needs to feel established and trustworthy. It can work in packaging or labels that benefit from a traditional, print-rooted presence.
The overall tone is confident and editorial, balancing traditional bookish cues with a firm, no-nonsense solidity. It reads as dependable and institutional—appropriate for serious communication where clarity and authority matter more than playfulness.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif reading experience with added firmness and visual authority. It aims for dependable legibility and a strong typographic color, combining traditional proportions with bold, squared serifs to hold up in both text and display settings.
Serifs are consistently assertive and help lock letters onto the baseline, giving text a strong horizontal drive. Round letters retain a slightly squarish, controlled curvature, keeping the design coherent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.