Slab Square Opno 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, titles, art deco, theatrical, retro, whimsical, ornamental, headline impact, retro flavor, brand character, ornamental texture, flared serifs, ink-trap cuts, wedge cuts, soft geometry, display.
A high-contrast display slab with rounded bowls and sharply notched, wedge-like serif forms. Stems tend to stay straight and weighty, while joins and terminals show distinctive triangular cut-ins that create a chiseled, ink-trap-like rhythm. Counters are generally open and circular (notably in O/0/8), with a mix of geometric structure and softened curves that keeps forms bold yet lively. Uppercase proportions feel steady and monumental, while lowercase introduces more quirky, calligraphic-leaning shapes (single-storey a, looped g, and pointed entry/exit strokes) that add personality without breaking overall consistency.
Best suited to display settings where the wedge-cut detailing can be seen: posters, title cards, branding marks, packaging, and editorial headlines. It works well for short phrases, event promotion, and retro-themed layouts, and is likely to feel busy in small text or dense paragraphs.
The font reads as retro and stage-ready, blending Art Deco theatrics with a playful, storybook edge. The repeated wedge cuts and flared slabs give it a crafted, poster-era feel—confident and attention-seeking rather than neutral or purely functional. It suggests headline energy with a slightly mischievous tone.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive, period-evocative slab voice by pairing sturdy, rounded letterforms with dramatic, angular serif cuts. The goal seems to be strong shelf impact and recognizable texture—an expressive alternative to conventional slabs for branding and titling.
Distinctive detailing concentrates at terminals and inner corners, producing a sparkling texture at larger sizes—especially in diagonals and multi-stem letters like W, M, and N. Numerals are bold and graphic, with strong silhouettes and simplified interior structure suited to short bursts rather than continuous reading.