Slab Square Opvi 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, labels, branding, industrial, typewriter, western, mechanical, utilitarian, rugged display, retro utility, machined feel, signage clarity, slab serif, octagonal, beveled, sturdy, angular.
A sturdy slab-serif design with squared, flat-ended terminals and prominent, blocky serifs. Many curves are rendered as faceted, octagonal forms, giving bowls and rounds a machined, beveled look rather than smooth arcs. Strokes stay fairly even throughout, with crisp corners, tight joins, and a consistent, workmanlike rhythm across caps, lowercase, and figures. The overall color is solid and emphatic, with clear, linear silhouettes that read as engineered and slightly condensed in their internal counters.
Works best for headlines and short blocks where the strong slabs and faceted curves can carry personality—posters, packaging labels, wayfinding, and identity marks for rugged or retro-technical brands. It can also serve for pull quotes or UI headers when you want an industrial, stamped aesthetic, though its angular detailing may feel busy at very small text sizes.
The faceted geometry and heavy slabs evoke a practical, industrial tone with hints of vintage shop lettering and typewriter-era ruggedness. Its angular construction also nods to western and railway signage aesthetics, creating a no-nonsense, archival feel that suits bold, straightforward messaging over delicate refinement.
Likely intended to translate slab-serif authority into a more geometric, machine-cut voice, combining bold serifs with chamfered, square-built curves for a distinctive, craft-industrial presence. The design prioritizes firmness and recognizability, aiming for a vintage-mechanical character that remains highly structured and consistent.
The uppercase set feels especially emblematic due to its chamfered corners and squared curves, while the lowercase carries the same geometry in a more compact, text-oriented rhythm. Numerals follow the same faceted logic, keeping the set visually coherent for data-heavy or numbered headings.