Slab Square Omna 2 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, magazine, packaging, bookish, traditional, scholarly, institutional, readability, durability, editorial tone, classic utility, slab serifs, bracketed slabs, robust, sturdy, generous spacing.
A robust slab-serif design with strongly built verticals, slightly modulated strokes, and confident, square-shouldered serifs. The letterforms feel generously proportioned with roomy counters and a steady baseline, producing an open, readable texture in text. Curves are smooth but controlled, while joins and terminals stay firm and rectilinear, giving the design a grounded, workmanlike rhythm. Numerals and capitals share the same sturdy construction, with consistent serif presence and a measured, even color across lines.
Well-suited for editorial typography, book and magazine text, and formal communication where a solid serif presence helps guide the eye. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and packaging or labeling that benefits from a sturdy, trustworthy typographic voice.
The overall tone is authoritative and calm, with a classic, print-forward sensibility. It reads as dependable and pragmatic rather than flashy, suggesting an editorial voice that values clarity, tradition, and structure.
The design appears intended to deliver a durable slab-serif texture that stays readable and composed in continuous reading, while still providing enough presence for display settings. Its combination of firm terminals, steady proportions, and moderate modulation suggests a focus on practical print and editorial use.
In running text the spacing and strong serifs create clear word shapes and a stable horizontal flow. The forms avoid extreme quirks, leaning on consistent construction and open counters to maintain legibility at larger paragraph sizes.