Slab Square Omru 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book typography, branding, posters, robust, traditional, confident, authoritative, clarity, presence, heritage, readability, sturdiness, slab serif, bracketed slabs, ball terminals, ink traps, soft corners.
A sturdy slab serif with prominent, mostly square-ended serifs and moderate stroke contrast. The letterforms show slightly softened joins and occasional ink-trap-like notches where strokes meet, which helps keep counters open. Curves are full and rounded, while verticals feel steady and weighty; several lowercase letters feature small ball terminals (notably on forms like a, c, f, and y), adding a subtle, friendly detail. The overall rhythm is compact and even, with clear differentiation between similar shapes (e.g., O vs. 0, I vs. l).
Well-suited to editorial design, magazine and newspaper-style headlines, and book covers where a solid slab serif voice is desired. It can also support branding that aims for heritage or craftsmanship cues, and it holds up in posters or short passages where strong serifs help structure the line.
The font conveys a dependable, bookish tone—serious and authoritative like newspaper or literary typography, yet not austere due to its rounded bowls and ball-terminal accents. It feels confident and practical, with a mildly vintage, print-centric flavor.
The design appears intended to balance classic slab-serif solidity with pragmatic legibility: robust serifs for presence, moderated contrast for stability, and small detailing (like ball terminals and tightened joins) to keep the texture warm and readable in setting.
In text, the heavy serifs create a strong baseline and pronounced word shapes, while the relatively open counters and sturdy numerals support readability at larger text sizes. The uppercase has a commanding presence, and the lowercase maintains a consistent, workmanlike texture without becoming overly mechanical.