Slab Square Omse 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Classic Round' by Durotype and 'Amasis' and 'Amasis eText' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, editorial, book design, headlines, institutional, scholarly, traditional, authoritative, workmanlike, readability, print texture, classic tone, authority, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, robust, sturdy.
A sturdy slab-serif with broad proportions, low stroke contrast, and a steady, upright rhythm. Serifs are prominent and mostly squared-off with subtle bracketing, giving the strokes a confident, anchored feel. Curves are generous and rounded, while joins and terminals stay firm and blunt; several lowercase forms show small ball-like terminals (notably on letters such as a, c, f, j, r, and y). Uppercase shapes read wide and classical, with a crisp, open E/F and a round, full O/Q; the numerals are similarly robust with clear, uncomplicated construction.
Well-suited for editorial layouts, long-form reading, and book typography where a firm slab-serif texture helps guide the eye. It also performs effectively in headlines, pull quotes, and formal or institutional materials that benefit from a grounded, traditional voice.
The overall tone is authoritative and familiar, leaning toward classic print typography rather than sleek modernism. Its substantial serifs and solid color convey a dependable, institutional voice that feels at home in books, newspapers, and formal branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable, print-forward slab serif with a confident page color and clear, conventional letterforms. The added softness from rounded bowls and small ball terminals suggests an aim for approachability without sacrificing authority.
At text sizes the face maintains strong presence due to its heavy serifs and broad letterforms, while the rounded counters keep it from feeling overly rigid. The mix of squared slab structure with occasional ball terminals adds a slightly warm, human cadence to an otherwise sturdy, editorial texture.