Slab Square Ogpy 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Belur Kannada' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Marat' by Ludwig Type, 'Artigo' by Nova Type Foundry, and 'Carole Serif' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, mastheads, branding, robust, editorial, traditional, confident, collegiate, impact, authority, readable display, classic tone, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, soft corners, compact, high-ink.
A sturdy serif with pronounced slab-like serifs and mostly square-ended terminals, softened by slight bracketing and rounded joins. Strokes are thick and even with moderate contrast, producing a dense, high-ink texture and strong vertical emphasis. Counters are relatively tight and the curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) are broad and weighty, while diagonals in letters like K, V, W, X, and Y remain firm and stable. The lowercase shows a compact rhythm with robust serifs and occasional ball-like terminals (as seen on forms like a and j), and the numerals are similarly heavy and built for impact.
Best suited to display settings where a strong serif presence is desired, such as headlines, mastheads, posters, and book or album covers. It can also support branding that aims for a classic, trustworthy feel, particularly when set with generous tracking or ample line spacing to offset its dense texture.
The overall tone feels authoritative and traditional, with a classic editorial presence and a slightly collegiate sturdiness. Its heavy serifs and compact color read as confident and serious, giving text a grounded, established voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, dependable serif voice with slab-backed structure and softened details for readability and warmth. It balances classic proportions with heavy, blocky serifs to maximize impact in prominent typographic roles.
In the sample text, the weight and tight interior space create strong word shapes and a dark page color, especially at larger sizes. Punctuation and figures keep the same stout construction, helping maintain a consistent, emphatic texture across mixed content.