Slab Square Ogbe 10 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF More' by FontFont, 'Pliego' by Huy!Fonts, 'Epica Pro' by Sudtipos, and 'Basco Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, signage, confident, vintage, editorial, sturdy, friendly, impact, tradition, warmth, stability, character, bracketed, blocky, ball terminals, soft corners, high presence.
A heavy, low-stress slab serif with broad proportions and strongly bracketed, rectangular serifs. Strokes are robust with only modest contrast, producing dense, even color and a steady rhythm in text. Corners are slightly softened and many joins show subtle rounding, while several terminals finish in small ball-like shapes (notably in lowercase), adding warmth to an otherwise blocky structure. Counters are compact and apertures tend to be fairly closed, emphasizing solidity over delicacy.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short blocks of copy where its dense color and emphatic slabs can carry the page. It works well for posters, book covers, packaging, and signage that benefit from a classic, authoritative voice with a touch of friendliness.
The overall tone is assertive and old-school, with a reliable, workmanlike feel reminiscent of traditional print and poster typography. Despite its weight, the rounded details and ball terminals keep it approachable, giving it a friendly, slightly folksy personality rather than a purely industrial one.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and readability in display settings through broad, stable letterforms and substantial serifs, while adding character via softened corners and occasional ball terminals. The result balances a traditional slab-serif foundation with approachable, decorative finishing touches.
At display sizes the serif shapes and terminal quirks read clearly, while at smaller sizes the tight counters and heavy strokes can make texture feel dark and compact. Numerals match the sturdy, wide-set voice, maintaining strong presence and consistent weight with the letters.