Slab Square Opva 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, technical docs, forms, packaging, typewriter, retro, utilitarian, academic, readability, durability, typewriter feel, pragmatic tone, print utility, slab serif, bracketless, square terminals, monoline, sturdy.
A sturdy slab-serif with square, flat-ended terminals and minimal stroke modulation. The serifs are blocky and mostly unbracketed, giving the outlines a crisp, engineered feel. Curves are broad and slightly squared-off in spirit, with round letters staying open and even while maintaining a firm baseline and cap-line presence. The lowercase is straightforward and readable, with compact joins and simple, workmanlike details; the numerals follow the same no-nonsense construction and consistent weight.
It performs well in paragraphs where a firm, structured texture is desirable, such as editorial layouts, educational materials, and technical documentation. The squared slabs also make it suitable for labels, packaging, and UI or form-like settings that benefit from a clear, robust serif voice.
The overall tone is practical and matter-of-fact, with a distinct typewriter and mid-century editorial flavor. Its rigid slabs and steady rhythm read as dependable and slightly nostalgic, evoking manuals, worksheets, and newsroom typography rather than luxury or delicacy.
The design appears aimed at delivering a dependable slab-serif workhorse with a typewriter-adjacent practicality—prioritizing clarity, consistency, and a sturdy presence over refinement or calligraphic nuance.
The capitals have a strong, sign-like solidity, while the lowercase keeps a clean, economical texture in running text. Corners and terminals stay emphatically squared, reinforcing a mechanical, printed character across both text and figures.