Slab Square Otle 3 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, body text, manuals, packaging, posters, typewriter, utilitarian, retro, authoritative, compact readability, practical tone, print texture, sturdy voice, slab serif, bracketless, flat serifs, sturdy, crisp.
A compact slab serif with firm, flat serifs and mostly even stroke weight. The letterforms are narrow with a steady rhythm, showing simple, squared terminals and minimal contrast. Curves are clean and controlled (notably in C, O, and S), while joins and corners stay crisp, giving the design a sturdy, workmanlike texture. Numerals match the same straightforward construction, reading clearly with consistent proportions and spacing.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, manuals, and utilitarian branding where a compact slab serif can carry long passages with a firm, grounded feel. It also works for posters, labels, and packaging that benefit from a retro-industrial texture without becoming overly stylized.
The overall tone feels practical and editorial, with a hint of vintage typewriter and industrial signage character. Its restrained detailing and square-ended finishing give it an authoritative, no-nonsense voice that stays calm rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a durable, space-efficient slab serif voice with reliable readability and a distinctly practical texture. Its squared terminals and steady weight suggest an aim toward functional typography that still carries a classic, print-rooted character.
Serifs are visually prominent and largely unbracketed, contributing to a strong baseline and a slightly mechanical cadence in text. The narrow set and consistent stroke weight create a dense, efficient color on the page, especially in mixed-case paragraphs and headings.