Slab Square Otby 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code, terminals, tables, forms, labels, utilitarian, typewriter, technical, editorial, retro, alignment, clarity, typewriter feel, technical tone, slab serif, square serif, flat terminals, crisp, sturdy.
This font is a monospaced slab serif with sturdy, flat-ended serifs and squared terminals that keep strokes looking crisp and mechanical. Letterforms are built from simple, confident geometry with minimal stroke modulation and open, readable counters. The overall rhythm is even and grid-friendly, with consistent character widths and a firm baseline presence; curves are controlled and slightly squared-off where they meet stems and serifs.
It performs well in settings that benefit from strict alignment and consistent spacing, such as code snippets, terminal-like UI, tables, and forms. The heavy, square serifs also make it suitable for labels, headings with a technical flavor, and editorial sidebars where a structured, typewriter-forward texture is desirable.
The tone is utilitarian and workmanlike, evoking typewriter and early computing aesthetics while remaining clean enough for contemporary layout. Its strong slabs and steady spacing give it a dependable, no-nonsense voice that feels technical and archival rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to combine monospaced functionality with the assertive presence of slab serifs, delivering a clear, evenly spaced texture and a distinctly mechanical, print-oriented character.
In the sample text, the uniform advance width creates a pronounced cadence, and the bold slab feet help anchor lines, especially in mixed-case paragraphs. Numerals appear clear and sturdy, matching the letters’ squared, pragmatic construction.