Slab Square Okgib 7 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Danton' by Hoftype, 'Artigo' by Nova Type Foundry, 'Carole Serif' by Schriftlabor, and 'Geneo Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, confident, vintage, editorial, collegiate, impact, readability, tradition, presence, bracketed, blocky, high-ink, compact, robust.
A heavy slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters, giving the glyphs a dense, high-ink silhouette. Serifs are strong and largely squared-off with subtle bracketing, and the overall modulation is restrained, keeping strokes firm and even across the set. Curves are round but tightly controlled (notably in C, O, S, and numerals), while joins and terminals stay crisp and emphatic. Lowercase forms lean toward traditional, readable shapes with a two-storey a and single-storey g, sturdy stems, and clear, straightforward punctuation-like detailing in i/j dots and short arms on r and t.
Best suited for display typography where weight and structure are an advantage—headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and wayfinding or signage that benefits from sturdy letterforms. It can also work for short editorial decks or pull quotes where a dense, impactful texture is desired, though long passages may feel heavy due to the compact counters.
The tone feels grounded and authoritative, with a classic print personality that suggests tradition and reliability. Its chunky slabs and compact counters read as assertive and slightly nostalgic, evoking posters, headlines, and institutional signage rather than delicate literary refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, classic slab-serif voice with clear readability and pronounced presence, balancing traditional proportions with emphatic, squared serifs for high-impact settings.
At text sizes the strong serifs and tight apertures create a dark, consistent texture, while the wide caps and numerals add presence for titling. The numerals are bold and legible, matching the letterforms’ squared stance and maintaining a cohesive rhythm across mixed-case settings.