Slab Normal Opgu 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type and 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports graphics, confident, retro, industrial, sporty, editorial, high impact, robust emphasis, practical display, vintage appeal, sturdy, chunky, bracketed, compact, punchy.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with blocky, bracketed serifs and broadly rounded corners that soften the otherwise muscular construction. Strokes are thick and consistent with modest contrast, and the italic is built as a true slanted design rather than a simple oblique, keeping counters open and shapes stable. Proportions feel compact and vertical, with firm terminals, broad shoulders, and a generally even, workmanlike rhythm across caps, lowercase, and figures.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, cover lines, and bold callouts where a strong, steady italic is needed. It can also work for branding and packaging that want a sturdy, retro-industrial impression, and for sports or event graphics that benefit from high-impact letterforms.
The tone is bold and assertive with a vintage, utilitarian flavor—more poster-and-headline than delicate or refined. Its chunky slabs and strong slant add energy and momentum, giving a classic sports and mid-century editorial feel while staying straightforward and readable.
The design appears intended to provide a robust, no-nonsense slab serif italic that delivers impact and emphasis while remaining legible at display and short-text sizes. Its softened corners and bracketed slabs suggest a goal of balancing toughness with approachability.
The numerals are wide and weighty with clear silhouettes, and the overall texture stays dense and consistent in paragraph settings. The italic angle is moderate, helping emphasis stand out without becoming cursive or calligraphic.