Slab Square Odme 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, titling, logotypes, signage, gothic, medieval, heraldic, dramatic, historic, historic flavor, display impact, inscriptional feel, heraldic tone, decorative branding, angular, faceted, blackletter, chiseled, crisp.
A heavy, angular serif design with pronounced slab-like feet and wedge-cut joins that create a faceted, chiseled look. Strokes are mostly straight with abrupt direction changes, and curves (as in C, O, S, and lowercase bowls) are tightened and squared-off into pointed, shield-like forms. The capitals carry strong vertical emphasis and compact counters, while the lowercase shows sturdy stems, short crossbars, and distinctive diamond-shaped i/j dots. Numerals follow the same carved rhythm, with open interior spaces and sharp terminals that keep the set visually consistent.
Best suited to display contexts such as headlines, posters, book or album titling, branding marks, and themed signage where its carved, gothic character can read clearly. It can work for short passages or pull quotes at larger sizes, especially when paired with generous tracking and leading.
The font projects a historic, gothic tone—formal, weighty, and ceremonial—evoking inscriptions, heraldry, and old-world signage. Its sharp cuts and dense color give it a stern, dramatic voice that feels traditional rather than casual or contemporary.
The design appears intended to translate blackletter-influenced, inscriptional forms into a sturdy, slab-accented display face with strong silhouette and high impact. Its consistent faceting and square-cut terminals suggest a focus on creating a bold, emblematic texture that holds up in prominent, decorative settings.
In text, the strong texture and angular detailing create a lively, dark typographic color with noticeable rhythm between thick verticals and clipped serifs. The distinctive shapes of characters like G, R, and the lowercase r add personality, but the tight counters and frequent angles suggest it performs best when given ample size and spacing.