Slab Square Ombe 1 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code, technical docs, forms, tables, labels, mechanical, typewriter, utilitarian, technical, retro, alignment, clarity, durability, industrial tone, slab serif, square serif, blocky, sturdy, industrial.
A sturdy slab-serif design with square, flat-ended serifs and terminals and a largely even stroke weight throughout. The proportions are broad and open, with generous counters and a steady, mechanical rhythm consistent with fixed-width spacing. Curves are kept simple and robust, while joins and corners read crisp and workmanlike rather than delicate. Numerals and capitals carry the same blocky, engineered tone, emphasizing clarity and consistency over finesse.
Well-suited to situations where fixed-width alignment matters, such as code samples, terminal-style UI, tables, forms, and structured technical documentation. The sturdy slabs also make it effective for utilitarian signage-like labels and headings where a robust, engineered presence is desired.
The overall tone is practical and machine-made, evoking typewriter and industrial labeling aesthetics. It feels straightforward and no-nonsense, with a slightly retro technical character that suggests forms, coding, and documentation rather than expressive display.
The design appears intended to merge the discipline of monospaced typography with a confident slab-serif structure, prioritizing consistency, durability, and straightforward readability in practical settings.
The monospaced cadence creates strong vertical alignment and predictable texture in paragraphs, while the slab serifs add firmness and a hint of vintage office equipment character. The wide set and open shapes keep the page color relatively light for a slab-serif, helping maintain legibility in dense text blocks.