Slab Square Opse 3 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, classic, assertive, bookish, formal, impact, readability, character, tradition, editorial voice, bracketed serifs, cupped terminals, ink-trap feel, open counters, soft geometry.
A high-contrast slab serif with broad proportions and prominent, squared-off serifs that read as lightly bracketed and slightly flared at the ends. Strokes transition from thick verticals to noticeably thinner joins and horizontals, giving a crisp, engraved rhythm without becoming delicate. The forms favor open counters and smooth, rounded bowls, while many terminals finish in cupped or notched shapes that add a subtle ink-trap-like bite. Overall spacing feels generous and steady, and the numerals follow the same sturdy, display-friendly construction.
Well-suited to headlines and short-form text in magazines, posters, and marketing layouts where its contrast and sturdy slabs can carry visual hierarchy. It also works for branding and packaging that needs a traditional, assertive serif presence with a distinctive, slightly ornamental finish.
The font conveys a confident, editorial tone with a classic, slightly old-style warmth. Its strong slabs and sharp contrast create an authoritative voice suited to headlines, while the rounded interiors keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to blend robust slab-serif authority with refined contrast and characterful terminal details, producing a face that feels classic yet visually specific for display-led typography.
Distinctive terminal treatments (small scoops/notches and softly bracketed slabs) create a recognizable texture across words, especially in mixed-case settings. The heavy serifs and wide set can build dark, impactful lines, so it benefits from comfortable tracking and line spacing in longer blocks.