Slab Square Ommu 14 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, branding, packaging, posters, utilitarian, typewriter, institutional, retro, readability, sturdiness, utility, retro tone, blocky, sturdy, mechanical, bracketed, ink-trap-like.
A sturdy slab-serif design with broad proportions and a compact, even color on the page. Strokes are largely monolinear with minimal contrast, ending in flat, squared serifs that read as solid and weighty. Corners are generally firm but slightly eased, and joins show subtle notches/ink-trap-like cut-ins that help keep counters open. The lowercase shows a two-storey “a” and “g,” short-to-moderate extenders, and a straightforward, legible rhythm; figures are similarly robust and rectangular in their construction.
Well-suited to editorial settings where a firm, readable slab can carry long passages without feeling brittle. It can also serve branding, packaging, and poster typography when a dependable, slightly vintage voice is desired, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is pragmatic and mechanical, with a clear typewriter/editorial flavor. Its strong slabs and broad stance lend an authoritative, workmanlike voice that feels archival and slightly retro rather than delicate or fashion-forward.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif voice with typewriter-like sturdiness, prioritizing clarity, even texture, and a robust presence across both text and display use.
Spacing appears comfortably generous in text, supporting readability while maintaining a steady, horizontal texture. Round letters stay fairly squared in their silhouettes, reinforcing the font’s engineered, no-nonsense character.