Slab Square Otli 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, text, newsprint, packaging, posters, workmanlike, classic, robust, no-nonsense, legibility, durability, editorial tone, compact set, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, rounded joins, ink-trap feel, sturdy.
A sturdy slab-serif with compact proportions and a steady, even stroke color. Serifs are prominent and mostly squared-off, often with subtle bracketing that softens the joins into the stems. Curves are slightly squarish and utilitarian, with tight apertures and small counters that help the letters hold together at smaller sizes. The lowercase shows a plain, workhorse construction with a two-storey “g” and “a”-like forms that feel traditional, plus firm vertical stress and consistent terminals across the set. Figures are straightforward and legible, with a practical, print-oriented rhythm rather than a geometric or calligraphic one.
This font is well suited to editorial typography, compact text blocks, and UI/print applications where a firm, readable texture is needed. It can also work effectively for packaging, signage, and poster headlines when a strong, utilitarian slab-serif presence is desired without moving into a fully decorative style.
The overall tone reads practical and dependable, evoking newspaper typography and mid-century industrial printing. Its strong serifs and compact stance give it an authoritative, slightly rugged voice that feels suited to information-forward content. It projects clarity and durability more than elegance or delicacy.
The design intent appears to be a resilient, highly functional slab-serif that prioritizes legibility and a solid typographic color. Its squared terminals and pronounced serifs suggest a goal of strong reproduction in print and clear differentiation of forms in continuous reading.
Spacing appears relatively tight and the heavy serifs create a pronounced baseline, which can add stability in text blocks but also increases visual density. In the sample text, the face maintains a consistent texture line-to-line, with distinctive slab details that remain visible without becoming ornamental.