Slab Normal Opha 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cargan' and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Gaspo Slab' by Latinotype, 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype, 'Metronic Slab Pro' by Mostardesign, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, retro, confident, rugged, friendly, sporty, display impact, brand voice, retro utility, emphasis, bracketing, rounded serifs, soft corners, heavy texture, compact rhythm.
A heavy, italic slab serif with broad, squarish letterforms and strongly bracketed, rounded slab terminals. Strokes are thick and fairly even, with gently softened corners that keep the texture dense without feeling sharp. The italic slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, producing a forward-leaning rhythm; counters stay open and sturdy, and curves are full rather than delicate. Overall spacing reads compact and headline-ready, with a solid, poster-like color on the page.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short blocks of copy where a strong, forward-leaning slab serif can carry the layout. It works well for posters, sports or team-style branding, packaging, and bold signage where high impact and a compact, consistent texture are priorities.
The design conveys a bold, upbeat tone with a distinctly retro commercial feel. Its chunky slabs and forward slant suggest motion and confidence, balancing toughness with approachable, rounded details. The overall impression is energetic and attention-grabbing rather than formal or bookish.
This font appears designed as a dependable, high-impact italic slab for display typography, prioritizing strong presence, clear shapes, and a cohesive set of chunky slab terminals. The rounded bracketing and steady slant suggest an intention to feel energetic and approachable while remaining rugged and assertive.
The numerals and uppercase share the same robust, rounded-slab vocabulary, helping the font feel cohesive in mixed settings like prices, scores, and short callouts. In longer lines the heavy weight and compact texture become dominant, favoring display use over extended reading.