Slab Square Otvy 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, brand marks, editorial, victorian, gothic, old-timey, literary, somber, period flavor, display impact, compact fit, authoritative tone, title typography, bracketed serifs, incised feel, flared strokes, angular joins, crisp edges.
A condensed serif with sturdy, blocky slab-like feet and a subtle, chiseled quality in the joins. Strokes show modest contrast, with sharp, tapered transitions at curves and occasional pointed terminals that give counters a slightly faceted look. Serifs are firm and mostly straight-ended, while curves (notably in C, G, S, and the numerals) feel tightened and angular rather than fully round. The overall texture is dense and vertical, with compact letter widths and a consistent, assertive rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to display settings where its condensed width and strong serif structure can create impact—headlines, posters, packaging, and cover typography. It can work for short editorial callouts or section heads when a period-flavored, authoritative tone is desired, while extended body text may feel heavy and visually busy at small sizes.
The design reads as historical and dramatic, evoking printed ephemera, Victorian-era titles, and a hint of Gothic atmosphere. Its crisp edges and narrow stance add intensity and formality, making it feel serious, slightly archaic, and attention-grabbing without being ornamental.
Likely intended as a compact, high-impact serif that blends slab-like sturdiness with an engraved, old-style sharpness. The design prioritizes a bold historical voice and strong silhouette for titling and branding over neutrality or unobtrusive reading.
Uppercase forms appear more monumental and sign-like, while the lowercase introduces distinctive, slightly calligraphic inflections (especially in a, g, and y) that keep the text lively. Numerals are strongly stylized with pointed turns and compact proportions, matching the tight, engraved character of the letters.