Slab Square Ophu 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Auster Slab' by Resistenza (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, confident, utilitarian, retro, impact, legibility, authority, editorial tone, slab serif, blocky, sturdy, bracketless, compact apertures.
A sturdy slab-serif with heavy, rectangular serifs and a mostly monoline construction that keeps stroke modulation subtle. The letterforms are broad-shouldered and compact in their internal spaces, with squared-off terminals and a generally industrial, no-nonsense geometry. Counters are relatively tight in letters like B, R, and a, while round forms (O, Q) remain clean and stable. The overall rhythm is dense and consistent, producing a dark, even texture in paragraph settings.
Best suited to headlines, deck copy, and short blocks of text where a firm, high-impact texture is desirable. It also works well for branding and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, trustworthy tone, and for editorial layouts seeking a classic slab-serif presence with strong typographic color.
The font projects a pragmatic, workmanlike voice with a distinctly retro editorial flavor. Its strong slabs and compact counters read as assertive and dependable, evoking classic newspaper headlines and mid-century display typography without feeling ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence and legibility through strong slab serifs, compact apertures, and an even, low-modulation stroke system. Its squared terminals and consistent weight suggest a focus on dependable readability and bold typographic authority in display and editorial contexts.
Uppercase forms feel especially poster-ready due to their strong footing and straight-edged serifs, while the lowercase maintains clarity with simple, robust shapes. Numerals are hefty and legible, matching the same squared, slab-driven logic for consistent color across mixed alphanumeric settings.