Slab Normal Otri 12 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'Sybilla Multiverse' and 'Sybilla Pro' by Karandash, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Polyphonic' and 'Rude Slab ExtraCondensed' by Monotype, 'Core Slab M' by S-Core, and 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, sturdy, friendly, retro, confident, practical, impact, readability, durability, versatility, blocky, bracketed, softened, ink-trap-like, chunky.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with compact proportions and a steady, upright stance. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with broad, squared slabs that read as bracketed and slightly softened at the joins. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are conservative, giving the letters a dense, poster-like color. Terminals and corners show subtle rounding and small notch-like cut-ins that add texture without breaking the overall workhorse regularity.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of text where strong impact is needed—posters, packaging fronts, labels, and display signage. It can also work for bold branding and logo wordmarks that benefit from a sturdy slab-serif silhouette.
The tone is robust and approachable, mixing utilitarian clarity with a hint of vintage signage and editorial headline energy. Its weight and squared structure feel dependable and assertive, while the softened details keep it from becoming harsh or industrial.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight and straightforward readability while retaining classic slab-serif cues. Small softened details and notch-like shaping suggest an aim for friendly character and strong reproduction at display sizes.
The rhythm is consistent across upper- and lowercase, with a strong baseline presence and evenly emphasized verticals. Numerals are chunky and highly legible, matching the letterforms’ broad slabs and compact spacing tendencies.