Slab Normal Opfi 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Atenea Egyptian' by Eurotypo, 'Mantika News' by Linotype, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Eigerdals Slab' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, sturdy, confident, industrial, retro, friendly, impact, clarity, stability, utility, heritage, blocky, bracketed, compact, ink-trap-like, high-impact.
A heavy slab-serif with blocky, compact letterforms and a pronounced, even rhythm. Strokes stay largely uniform, with robust bracketed slabs and slightly softened joins that keep the texture dense rather than sharp. Counters are on the tighter side (notably in B, R, a, e), supporting a strong headline color, while curves are kept broad and controlled in C, O, and S. Terminals and serifs read as squared and weighty, with subtle shaping that suggests practical, print-oriented construction.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display typography where a bold, stable texture is desired. Its sturdy slabs and compact forms work well for signage, packaging, and brand marks that need to feel dependable and assertive. In editorial layouts, it fits as a section header or pull-quote face where emphasis and a classic slab feel are more important than airy readability.
The overall tone is sturdy and confident, with an industrial, workmanlike presence that also feels approachable. Its bold, compact texture evokes vintage posters and signage, lending a slightly retro, no-nonsense character. The heavy slabs and tight interior spaces give it a forceful voice suited to emphatic messaging.
The design appears intended as a straightforward, high-impact slab serif for practical display use—delivering strong presence with familiar, conventional letter construction. Its consistent weight, sturdy serifs, and compact proportions suggest a goal of dependable legibility and bold typographic color across a range of emphatic applications.
Uppercase forms are particularly solid and poster-like, while the lowercase maintains the same chunky footprint for consistent color across mixed-case settings. Numerals match the weight and stance of the letters, reading clearly at display sizes. The design favors impact and cohesion over delicacy, with dense spacing and broad shapes that hold up well in short bursts of text.