Slab Square Ophi 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, branding, vintage, rugged, confident, lively, impact, emphasis, heritage, utility, display strength, bracketed, sturdy, ink-trap hint, compact, angular.
This typeface is a slanted slab-serif with sturdy, blocky serifs and a compact, workmanlike build. Strokes are largely even in weight with minimal modulation, and the serifs read as thick, squared slabs that often show slight bracketing into the stems. The italic is constructed rather than calligraphic: counters stay fairly open, joins are firm, and curves (notably in C, G, O, S) are round but restrained. Lowercase forms are robust and compact, with short extenders and a steady rhythm; the a is single-storey and the g is single-storey with a broad bowl and a small ear. Numerals are heavy and upright in structure, matching the same squared, slabbed terminals and maintaining consistent color in text.
Best suited to display settings where a strong, energetic italic can carry tone—headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for short editorial pull quotes or subheads where a dense texture and sturdy serifs help maintain impact at medium sizes.
The overall tone is assertive and practical, with a classic, slightly old-school editorial feel. Its slanted stance adds momentum, while the thick slabs and compact proportions give it a grounded, no-nonsense voice that can also read as retro and tactile.
The design appears intended to deliver a durable, vintage-leaning slab-serif voice with built-in emphasis from a constructed italic. Its compact proportions and heavy serifs prioritize presence and legibility in attention-grabbing typography over delicate refinement.
In text, the face produces a dense, dark typographic color and a strong horizontal emphasis from the slab serifs. The italic angle is noticeable but controlled, helping emphasis stand out without becoming overly cursive.