Slab Square Opgy 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary, quotations, scholarly, writerly, traditional, measured, readability, emphasis, editorial tone, text hierarchy, print clarity, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, lively rhythm, bookish, crisp.
This typeface is an italic serif with sturdy slab-like serifs and clearly bracketed joins into the stems. Strokes are mostly even, with only modest thick–thin modulation, and the forms keep a crisp, print-like edge. The italic slant is consistent across capitals and lowercase, with a noticeably lively baseline rhythm created by angled terminals and wedge-like entries. Proportions feel balanced rather than condensed, and the glyphs show slightly varied sidebearings that give text a natural, organic spacing texture.
It works well for editorial typography such as magazines, essays, and book interiors where an italic with presence is needed for emphasis, pull quotes, or introductory matter. The robust serifs and controlled contrast also suit longer-form reading settings and typographic systems that rely on clear hierarchy.
The overall tone is bookish and editorial, with a calm, literary voice that still feels energetic due to the italic movement. It suggests traditional craft and readability rather than display theatrics, making it feel credible and refined.
The design appears intended to provide a readable, text-oriented italic with slab-like firmness—combining traditional italic flow with sturdy serifs for dependable color on the page. It aims to feel authoritative and print-native while staying animated and expressive in running text.
Capitals present a stable, classical structure while the lowercase introduces more motion, especially in letters with ascenders and curved joins. Numerals are straightforward and sturdy, matching the serif treatment and maintaining the same italic cadence.