Slab Normal Opsu 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dolmengi' by Ask Foundry, 'College Vista 34' by Casloop Studio, 'Ciutadella Slab' and 'Geogrotesque Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'FF DIN Slab' by FontFont, 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype, and 'Kulturista' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, sturdy, friendly, retro, confident, punchy, impact, sturdiness, legibility, utility, heritage, blocky, chunky, bracketed, rounded, compact.
A heavy, slab-serif design with chunky, bracketed serifs and softened corners that keep the bold mass from feeling harsh. Strokes are broadly uniform, with generous rounding in bowls and terminals and a compact, planted stance across the alphabet. Counters are relatively tight in the densest letters, while apertures stay clear enough for the shapes to read quickly in display sizes. The overall rhythm is even and upright, with sturdy verticals and stable horizontals that give words a solid, poster-like texture.
Best suited to headlines and short copy where its dense weight and slab structure can deliver impact—posters, signage, labels, and bold editorial titling. It can also work for branding marks and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, heritage-leaning voice, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The tone is bold and approachable, combining a utilitarian, workwear sturdiness with a hint of vintage signage and editorial punch. It feels confident and plainspoken rather than delicate or refined, making it well suited to messaging that needs weight and immediacy.
The design appears intended as a straightforward, high-impact slab serif that prioritizes solidity and readability over finesse, offering a dependable, attention-grabbing voice for display typography with a subtly retro, workmanlike character.
In text, the strong slab serifs create a pronounced baseline and headline presence, producing a dark, cohesive color that’s best when given breathing room in tracking and line spacing. Numerals match the letterforms in heft and squareness, reinforcing a consistent, no-nonsense texture across mixed content.