Slab Square Okgib 12 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alkes' and 'Audela' by Fontfabric, 'Capita' and 'Cassia' by Hoftype, 'Leida' by The Northern Block, and 'Basco Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, editorial, branding, sturdy, industrial, retro, confident, impact, legibility, authority, print feel, heritage tone, slab-serif, blocky, bracketed, high-ink, compact.
A heavy slab-serif with broad proportions, substantial vertical stems, and firm, rectangular serifs that read as squared and stable. Curves are generous but controlled, with a consistent, medium-contrast stroke modulation that keeps counters open while maintaining a dense, inky color on the page. The overall construction feels robust and slightly condensed in the joins, with short, emphatic terminals and clear, geometric-like finishing that supports strong word shapes at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, and short passages where strong presence is needed—posters, book or album covers, editorial titling, and branding that benefits from a sturdy, traditional slab-serif voice. It can also work for brief pull quotes or callouts where a dense, emphatic texture is desirable.
The font conveys a dependable, workmanlike tone with a vintage editorial flavor—confident, authoritative, and a bit utilitarian. Its weight and squared detailing suggest traditional print settings and bold headlines rather than delicate or whimsical use.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, highly legible slab-serif voice with a solid, print-forward feel—prioritizing impact, stability, and clear letterforms over refinement or lightness.
In the sample text, the type forms create a strong horizontal rhythm and a dark typographic texture, making it attention-grabbing for headings. The numerals appear similarly weighty and stable, reinforcing the overall rugged, poster-ready character.