Slab Square Oghi 8 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Askan' by Hoftype, 'Foreday Semi Serif' and 'Nitida Text Plus' by Monotype, and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, signage, assertive, retro, industrial, collegiate, impact, readability, classic print, brand voice, authority, slab serif, bracketed, blocky, sturdy, heavy serifs.
A heavy slab-serif design with compact proportions, pronounced serifs, and a strongly inked presence. Strokes are robust with moderate thick–thin modulation, and the serifs read as squared and substantial, often slightly bracketed into the stems. Counters are relatively tight, giving the letters a dense, poster-ready texture, while rounded forms (like C, O, and G) retain a smooth, confident curve against the otherwise blocky structure. The lowercase shows sturdy, readable shapes with a two-storey a and g, and the figures appear solid and traditional, matching the overall weight and rhythm.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, covers, and packaging where a sturdy slab-serif voice is needed. It can also support editorial pull quotes and signage, especially when you want strong structure and a classic print feel.
The font communicates confidence and authority with a distinctly retro, print-forward flavor. Its slab construction and compact spacing feel practical and workmanlike, while the bold, squared details add a collegiate and editorial punch. Overall it reads as dependable, attention-grabbing, and slightly old-school.
Likely intended to deliver a bold, dependable slab-serif tone that holds up in impactful layouts. The design emphasizes strong serifs, compact forms, and a consistent dark typographic color to create high visibility and an authoritative, classic look.
In text, the strong serifs and dense color create a firm line of type that favors display sizes and short-to-medium passages. The design maintains consistent heft across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, producing a cohesive, headline-oriented voice.