Slab Square Opgy 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, branding, packaging, bookish, vintage, warm, traditional, text warmth, vintage voice, editorial clarity, classic authority, bracketed, ink-trap, calligraphic, lively, readable.
A wide, right-leaning slab serif with moderate stroke contrast and generously bracketed serifs that soften the otherwise sturdy structure. Letterforms show a lively, slightly calligraphic rhythm: rounded bowls and shoulders, subtly tapered joins, and terminals that read as firm and squared-off but not brittle. The lowercase maintains a comfortable, readable build with rounded counters and a single-story “a,” while capitals feel steady and traditional, with ample interior space and clearly articulated serifs. Numerals follow the same editorial tone, mixing open curves with confident slabs for clear, sturdy figures.
It performs well in editorial contexts such as magazines, book jackets, and long-form layouts where a distinctive slab serif texture is desired without sacrificing readability. The sturdy serifs and open counters also make it a strong option for branding, packaging, and pull quotes where a warm, classic voice is helpful.
The overall tone is literary and familiar—evoking classic book typography and vintage printing, but with enough slant and softness to feel personable rather than formal. It reads as warm and editorial, suited to text that wants character without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to blend traditional slab-serif dependability with an italicized, human touch—delivering a readable text face that carries vintage character and a confident, editorial presence.
Across the set, the serif treatment stays consistent, giving a cohesive texture in running text. The slanted construction and rounded detailing add movement and reduce stiffness, producing a comfortable page color at paragraph sizes.