Slab Square Opsu 2 is a light, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, longform, branding, bookish, institutional, classic, readability, stability, editorial tone, classical refinement, bracketed serifs, crisp, airy, refined, transitional.
A light, generously proportioned serif with slab-like feet and subtly bracketed joins. Strokes stay fairly even with modest contrast, and the serifs read as flat and squared-off rather than sharply tapered. Counters are open and round, with smooth curves on C/O/S and a calm, even rhythm across the alphabet. The overall construction feels measured and consistent, with clear top-and-bottom anchoring on many letters and straightforward, highly legible numerals.
Well-suited to editorial typography—books, magazines, and long-form reading—where a light serif with sturdy serifs can keep lines organized and legible. It can also work for understated branding, reports, and headings that benefit from a classic, composed presence without visual bulk.
The tone is formal and composed, with an editorial, bookish feel that suggests careful typesetting rather than display dramatics. Its crisp slabs and restrained contrast convey reliability and clarity, lending an institutional or archival character without looking heavy or mechanical.
The design appears intended to provide a readable, text-forward serif with slab-like stability and refined, bracketed detailing. Its wide proportions and open forms prioritize clarity and an elegant, traditional rhythm for continuous reading.
In text, the generous spacing and open counters help maintain clarity at larger paragraph sizes, while the light weight keeps pages from feeling dense. The numerals and capitals share the same quiet, disciplined structure, supporting a cohesive typographic voice across mixed-content settings.