Slab Normal Ogbe 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Calanda', 'Cargan', 'Orgon Slab', and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype; 'Gaspo Slab' by Latinotype; 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype; and 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, editorial, textbook, reports, ui text, academic, industrial, trustworthy, no-nonsense, readability, utility, editorial tone, robustness, neutrality, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, sturdy, compact, highly legible.
A sturdy slab-serif with broad, rectangular serifs and a mostly even stroke weight. Curves are round and open, while terminals and joins stay blunt and squared, giving the design a solid, workmanlike texture. Proportions lean slightly compact with clear counters and generous apertures, producing an even rhythm in continuous text. Numerals are straightforward and readable, matching the text color and serif treatment of the letters.
Performs well for body copy in magazines, books, and long-form editorial layouts where a firm text color and strong baseline are beneficial. It also suits institutional communications—reports, guidelines, and documentation—where a plain, legible slab can add subtle authority without looking decorative. At larger sizes it can serve for straightforward headings and labels that need a robust, grounded look.
The overall tone is practical and dependable, with an editorial seriousness that feels familiar rather than flashy. Its slab structure adds an industrial, utilitarian confidence, suited to contexts where clarity and authority matter more than expressiveness.
Designed as a practical slab-serif workhorse that prioritizes consistent texture, clear letterforms, and dependable readability across paragraph settings. The restrained detailing suggests an aim to deliver a familiar, versatile voice that can carry informational content with quiet confidence.
Lowercase forms read conventionally and cleanly, with a single-storey ‘g’ and a single-storey ‘a’ contributing to an approachable, contemporary text feel. Serifs are consistent across the alphabet, helping maintain a stable baseline and a firm, anchored presence in paragraphs.