Slab Square Ophe 7 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, magazine headlines, posters, branding, vintage, bookish, warm, collegiate, italic emphasis, classic authority, readable texture, print character, sturdy display, bracketed slabs, wedge joins, rounded corners, calligraphic slant, ink-trap feel.
A slanted slab-serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and softly rounded corners that keep the heavy terminals from feeling abrupt. Strokes are generally even, with gentle modulation and a subtly calligraphic rhythm rather than sharp contrast. The capitals are compact and steady, while the lowercase shows more liveliness—single-storey forms and angled joins create a flowing texture. Numerals follow the same robust, slightly softened construction, maintaining consistent color in text.
Works well for editorial headlines, pull quotes, and book-cover typography where an italic voice is desired without sacrificing weight and presence. The sturdy slabs also suit posters and branding applications that want a classic, print-informed feel with strong readability.
The overall tone feels traditional and literary, with a friendly, slightly old-style warmth. Its italic motion adds energy and a hint of classic print character, making it feel familiar and trustworthy rather than slick or futuristic.
Likely designed to blend the authority and structure of a slab serif with the expressive movement of an italic, offering a distinctive emphasis style that remains solid and highly legible. The softened brackets and rounded details suggest an intention to evoke traditional printing and a comfortable reading texture rather than a rigid, mechanical look.
The slant is pronounced enough to read as an italic style in continuous text, with a noticeably forward-leaning emphasis. Counter shapes stay open and legible, and the slab terminals give words a stable baseline presence even at display sizes.