a typeface by Alex Chiu

is a name chosen to strike a tone

of quiet and humble elegance.

the typeface

The sharp curves and tapered

quality of the font are derived

from liquidity and calligraphic

shapes.

OPIUS

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.

iveback to the community that shaped who you are today.

artwith 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. © 2013