Slab Square Otle 2 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book typography, newspapers, captions, bookish, classic, utilitarian, institutional, space saving, text clarity, editorial utility, print tradition, slab serifs, bracketed joins, vertical stress, tight spacing, tall ascenders.
A condensed slab-serif with firm, rectangular serifs and mostly even stroke color. Letterforms show vertical stress and a composed, print-oriented rhythm, with moderate contrast created more by shape than by dramatic thick–thin transitions. Uppercase proportions are tall and narrow, while the lowercase keeps a notably low x-height with comparatively tall ascenders and descenders, giving text a slightly oldstyle, column-friendly profile. Terminals and serifs read square and sturdy, and curves (C, O, G, e) are smoothly drawn without calligraphic flair, keeping the overall texture steady and controlled.
It suits long-form reading in space-conscious layouts such as book pages, newspapers, and magazines, where a narrow measure and steady color help maintain density without losing structure. It also works well for captions, pull quotes, and informational typography that benefits from strong serif cues and a sober, authoritative voice.
The font conveys a dependable, editorial tone—classic without being ornamental. Its narrow stance and solid slabs suggest practicality and authority, evoking book typography, newspapers, and institutional print where clarity and restraint are valued.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, readable slab-serif for text-driven settings, balancing sturdy serif construction with restrained detailing. Its proportions and consistent rhythm suggest a focus on efficient typesetting and clear hierarchy rather than decorative display impact.
In the sample text, the compact lowercase and prominent capitals create a pronounced hierarchy, making initial caps and proper nouns stand out strongly. Numerals are clear and traditional in construction, matching the text color and reinforcing the typewriter-adjacent, utilitarian feel without appearing monospaced.