Slab Square Okges 6 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Kiperman' by Harbor Type, 'Danton' by Hoftype, and 'Carole Serif' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, confident, traditional, authoritative, collegiate, authority, readability, impact, classic tone, sturdy, blocky, bracketed, robust, engraved.
A robust slab-serif with heavy, squared-off serifs and thick stems that create a strong, stable texture on the page. Curves are generously rounded but controlled, with moderate contrast that shows most clearly in letters like O, C, and S. The capitals are broad and stately, while the lowercase maintains a practical reading rhythm with clear counters and compact joins. Numerals are weighty and straightforward, matching the overall solid, print-oriented construction.
It performs especially well in headlines and short blocks of text where its sturdy slab structure can set a strong voice. The weight and clarity also suit editorial display, posters, branding marks, and packaging that needs a traditional yet assertive typographic anchor.
The font conveys a classic, no-nonsense tone associated with established institutions and print tradition. Its heavy slabs and broad proportions feel confident and dependable, giving text a formal, editorial presence without becoming delicate or ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, classic slab-serif voice that stays readable in text while projecting authority in display sizes. Its consistent, squared serifs and restrained contrast suggest a focus on dependable, print-friendly communication.
Serifs appear consistently squared and substantial across the set, producing a firm baseline and strong horizontal emphasis. The overall spacing and sidebearings read as comfortably open for a slab at this weight, helping the dense strokes remain legible in paragraph settings.