Slab Square Ogho 13 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Periodico' by Emtype Foundry, 'Mundo Serif' by Monotype, and 'Alfredo' by Pedro Mello Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, confident, editorial, classic, institutional, impact, legibility, authority, print feel, bracketed serifs, blocky, high-ink, large counters, crisp terminals.
A robust slab serif with heavy, block-like strokes and clear, squared terminals. Serifs read as substantial and mostly rectangular with slight bracketing in places, giving the letters a firm, anchored stance. The design shows broad proportions, generous counters, and an even, steady rhythm; curved forms (C, O, S) keep smooth rounding without becoming delicate. Lowercase forms are compact and legible, with a single-storey g and straightforward, workmanlike details that prioritize clarity over ornament.
Best suited to display settings where strong presence and clear word shapes are needed—headlines, campaign-style posters, product packaging, and branding that benefits from a dependable, classic voice. It can also work for short editorial pull quotes or subheads where a dense, impactful serif is desired.
The overall tone is solid and authoritative, with a traditional print feel that suggests headlines, signage, and institutional communication. Its weight and broad footprint project confidence and straightforwardness rather than finesse.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, dependable slab-serif voice with broad proportions and high visual stability, emphasizing legibility and impact through strong serifs and consistent stroke weight.
In text, the strong slabs create a pronounced horizontal emphasis, helping lines feel grounded and emphatic. The numerals appear sturdy and open, matching the letterforms with consistent weight and clear differentiation at display sizes.