Slab Square Otmy 6 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, editorial, typewriter, western, vintage, workwear, quirky, vintage revival, rugged clarity, display impact, nostalgic tone, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, asymmetrical, compact, chunky.
A compact slab-serif with sturdy, blocky serifs and mostly uniform stroke weight. The letterforms show a slightly irregular, hand-set rhythm: curves are a touch pinched, joins feel notched, and several terminals end in flat, squared-off cuts that create a rugged texture. Counters are relatively small for the width, giving the face a dense, inky presence, while punctuation and figures follow the same stout, utilitarian construction.
Best suited to display use such as posters, headlines, and packaging where its sturdy slabs and textured rhythm can show through. It can also work for short editorial passages or pull quotes when a vintage, workmanlike voice is desired, especially at moderate sizes where the notched details remain legible.
The overall tone reads as old-fashioned and practical, with a subtle roughness that suggests letterpress or typewriter-era printing. It balances straightforward readability with a folksy, slightly playful bite, making the text feel grounded, handmade, and a bit nostalgic.
The design appears intended to evoke robust, utilitarian printing with a touch of irregularity—combining slab-serif solidity with a lightly distressed, hand-set feel. Its narrow, compact build supports space-efficient headlines and bold labeling while maintaining a distinctive, historic flavor.
The uppercase has a strong poster-like stance, while the lowercase introduces more idiosyncratic details (notched joins, uneven bowls) that add character in running text. Numerals are bold and clear, leaning toward signage clarity rather than delicate book typography.