Slab Weird Orbi 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, quirky, whimsical, crafty, storybook, offbeat, add character, look handmade, stand out, evoke retro, slab serif, flared serifs, wedge terminals, irregular rhythm, hand-cut feel.
This typeface uses sturdy slab-like serifs with flared, wedge-shaped terminals and generally low stroke contrast. Letterforms are intentionally irregular: stems and serifs tilt and shift slightly, and many characters feel subtly skewed, creating a lively, uneven baseline and a hand-cut rhythm. Counters are compact and rounded, apertures tend to be narrow, and curves are firm rather than delicate, giving the overall texture a bold, blocky presence even at regular weight. Numerals and capitals follow the same playful construction, with noticeable angle changes and quirky serif placements that keep the set visually consistent while avoiding strict geometric regularity.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, posters, packaging, and identity work where a quirky, handcrafted slab-serif voice is desired. It can also work for short pull quotes or playful editorial accents, while extended body text may feel visually busy due to the intentionally uneven rhythm.
The tone is playful and eccentric, with a mischievous, folksy charm that reads as handmade rather than mechanical. It suggests a vintage poster or storybook sensibility—friendly and attention-grabbing, but intentionally imperfect and a bit odd.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a traditional slab-serif foundation with deliberate irregularities—tilts, quirky terminals, and slightly unstable proportions—to produce a distinctive, expressive texture. It prioritizes personality and visual momentum over strict typographic neutrality.
In text, the irregular spacing and shifting angles create a bouncy color across lines, which adds character but can reduce calm readability in long passages. The strong serifs and chunky joins hold up well at display sizes, where the unconventional constructions become a feature rather than a distraction.