Slab Square Otko 9 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, newspapers, headlines, classic, authoritative, academic, bookish, readability, editorial tone, classic utility, print clarity, slab serif, bracketed slabs, sturdy, high contrast, crisp joints.
A sturdy slab-serif with clear vertical stress and pronounced, mostly bracketed serifs that read as squared-off and weighty. The design shows moderate stroke contrast: verticals are stronger while hairlines and inner joins stay comparatively light, creating a crisp, print-like rhythm. Capitals are broad and stable with flat terminals and confident horizontals, while lowercase forms are compact and traditional, with clear counters and a round, two-storey-style construction feel in letters like a and g. Numerals are robust and legible, with simple, open shapes and slabbed terminals that keep them visually consistent with the text face.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a stable, traditional slab-serif texture is desirable. It also performs well for headlines, pull quotes, and section titles that need a firm, authoritative presence without becoming overly decorative.
The overall tone is serious and familiar, with a newspaper/book typography character that feels dependable and established. Its firm serifs and confident proportions convey authority and clarity rather than playfulness, lending an academic and editorial voice.
The design appears intended as a workhorse slab serif for print-forward typography, balancing sturdy serifs and clear forms to create a readable, conventional voice that can move between text and display settings.
The face maintains consistent serif treatment across caps, lowercase, and figures, producing a steady texture in paragraphs. Spacing appears comfortable for continuous reading, and the sturdy slabs help letterforms hold together at smaller sizes while still looking crisp at display sizes.