Slab Normal Ogme 18 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, 'Capita' and 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Faraon' by Latinotype, and 'Amasis' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, signage, confident, sturdy, traditional, industrial, solidity, clarity, impact, utility, tradition, slab serif, bracketed, blocky, robust, compact counters.
A robust slab-serif with heavy, squared terminals and a steady, low-contrast stroke that keeps forms dense and dark on the page. Serifs are thick and mostly rectangular with subtle bracketing, giving corners a slightly softened transition rather than razor-sharp joints. Bowls and counters are relatively compact, while horizontals and verticals maintain consistent weight, producing an even texture across lines. Proportions skew roomy in uppercase with broad, stable shapes, and the lowercase stays clear and workmanlike, with sturdy stems and simple construction.
Well-suited to headlines and display settings where a firm, attention-holding texture is desired, and it can also anchor editorial layouts for pull quotes or section heads. The sturdy construction and prominent serifs make it a good fit for packaging, labels, and signage-style graphics that benefit from an assertive, traditional slab-serif voice.
The overall tone is confident and no-nonsense, with a classic print feel that reads as dependable and pragmatic. Its weight and slab details add an industrial, authoritative voice suited to straightforward communication rather than delicate refinement.
The design appears intended as a plainspoken slab-serif workhorse: a dependable, high-impact text-and-display option that prioritizes solidity, even color, and straightforward letterforms over stylized quirks.
In text, the font holds a strong presence with a uniform rhythm and minimal sparkle; the heavy serifs help guide the eye along the baseline. Numerals match the same sturdy, squared-off logic, contributing to a cohesive, sign-like solidity.