Slab Square Ottu 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, newsprint, branding, posters, scholarly, traditional, steady, authoritative, readability, authority, stability, versatility, bracketed serifs, slab accents, vertical stress, open counters, text-friendly.
A sturdy serif with slab-like, bracketed terminals and a predominantly low-contrast stroke structure. Proportions are moderately condensed-to-normal with a steady rhythm, and the outlines show smooth curves paired with flat-ended serifs that read as crisp at display sizes. Uppercase forms feel classical and balanced (with a broad, round O and clear, open C), while lowercase maintains a conventional skeleton with a two-storey a and g, compact joins, and straightforward, legible bowls. Numerals are lining and evenly weighted, with clear shapes and minimal ornamentation.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, book typography, and other reading-focused applications where a sturdy serif helps maintain clarity. The firm slab accents also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, packaging, and institutional branding that benefits from a confident, established tone.
The overall tone is dependable and traditional, blending a bookish, editorial seriousness with a slightly emphatic, institutional presence from the slabby serifs. It feels composed and mature rather than trendy, aiming for clarity and authority in continuous reading and formal messaging.
The design appears intended to provide a pragmatic, readable serif with slab-like reinforcement—combining classic letterfit and familiar text forms with stronger terminals for presence and durability across sizes.
Spacing appears comfortable in text, with consistent sidebearings that help paragraphs hold a calm, even color. The ampersand and punctuation in the sample text match the same restrained, utilitarian character, supporting a cohesive typographic voice.