Slab Square Otgi 2 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
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This typeface is a compact, condensed slab serif with sturdy, square-cut terminals and a largely even stroke weight. The letterforms favor straight sides and tight, rectangular counters, giving many glyphs a boxed, engineered silhouette. Serifs and feet read as blunt blocks rather than tapered brackets, and joins stay crisp and orthogonal. Uppercase forms are tall and columnar, while the lowercase keeps a modest x-height with narrow bowls and minimal curvature, maintaining a firm vertical rhythm. Numerals are similarly condensed and sturdy, with clear, squared construction suited to tight settings.
It performs best where a dense, attention-grabbing voice is needed: posters, headlines, product packaging, and labels that benefit from a stamped or industrial look. The sturdy slabs and compact widths also suit signage and display settings where space is limited but presence is required.
The overall tone is industrial and workmanlike, evoking stamped lettering, workshop signage, and practical labeling. Its compact proportions and hard-edged slabs project a disciplined, mechanical character with a subtle vintage flavor rather than a soft or literary one.
The design intent appears to be a durable, condensed display slab that maximizes impact in narrow widths while retaining clear, square-edged structure. Its consistent, blunt terminals suggest a goal of practical legibility with a purposeful, industrial attitude.
Spacing appears naturally tight because of the condensed widths, and the heavy, square serifs create strong horizontal beats at the baseline and cap line. The design’s geometry stays consistent across cases, helping words form dense, high-impact texture in short lines and headings.