Opius

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e by Alex Chiu

the typeface OPIUS

is a name chosen to strike a tone of quiet and humble elegance.

The sharp curves and tapered quality of the font are derived from liquidity and calligraphic shapes.

The set itself not meant to be a universal entity but to fit appropriately and used accordingly with similar images and forms.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go crazy with as many corny quotes as possible.

THE MODULES—

are the building blocks, the fundamental shapes that inspire the overall aesthetic of the typeface.

how the modules are applied

This module is the same in both letters, just adjusted accordingly.

ive back to the community that shaped who you are today.

art with what is not necessary to your well-being.

he knows no boundaries and knows no limits.

the inherent vice of

the inherent vice of

is the unequal sharing of blessings.

is the equal sharing of miseries. —winston churchill

I can do more damage on my laptop sitting in my pajamas before my first cup of Earl Grey than you can do in a year in the field.

lush like

november edition

she says, and never any more than that. “if the sun won’t rise,” by Ayla Pyott

I feel calmer now.

(Mostly because I finally finished this.)

Opius is a typeface created by Alex Chiu.

This type specimen book was created and designed by Alex Chiu, a student at Washington University in St. Louis. It was set in Scala Sans and Signika. All images used in this book belong to their respective owners. Š 2013