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ZT Otez Serif

Zelowtype · 2025

serifhigh-contrast serifcondenseditalic
ZT Otez Serif specimen from Zelowtype

A high-contrast serif family of 90 styles spanning five widths from Condensed to Expanded, nine weights from Thin to Black, and matching italics angled at a dramatic 28°.

About

Inspired by classic editorial lettering and 20th-century French book typography, ZT Otez covers 45 roman and 45 italic styles with support for over 156 languages. The steep 28° italic slant sets it apart from more conventional serifs in this genre, lending energy to display settings. The full range from Thin Condensed to Black Expanded makes it adaptable across luxury branding, magazine layouts and poster design.

Classification

A high-contrast serif with roots in classic editorial lettering and 20th-century French book typography. The dramatic stroke variation and wide style range place it firmly in the high-contrast serif tradition, suitable for display and editorial use.

Weights

ThinExtra LightLightRegularMediumSemi BoldBoldExtra BoldBlack

Optical sizes and widths

CondensedSemi CondensedRegularSemi ExpandedExpanded

Languages

Latinand 156+ languages

Tags

serifeditorialhigh-contrastbrandingcondensedexpandedmultilingualdisplay

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