Slab Normal Ompi 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Bunday Slab' by Buntype, 'Fairplex' by Emigre, 'Faraon' by Latinotype, 'Adelle' and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Sancoale Slab' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, friendly, confident, retro, sturdy, approachable, sturdiness, warmth, legibility, display impact, nostalgia, rounded serifs, soft corners, bracketed slabs, ball terminals, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, rounded slab serif with compact proportions and a soft, cushioned silhouette. Strokes are broadly even with minimal modulation, and terminals finish in thick, smoothly curved slabs that read more pill-like than sharp. Curves are generous and bowls stay open, while joins and counters feel slightly pinched in places, lending a subtle ink-trap or stamped impression. Overall rhythm is steady and dense, with clear letterforms designed to hold up at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where a bold, dependable voice is needed. It also works well for short blocks of text such as pull quotes, labels, and signage, where its rounded slabs and strong color maintain clarity and impact.
The tone is warm and robust, balancing practicality with a nostalgic, poster-like friendliness. Its rounded slabs and stout weight convey reliability and approachability, suggesting mid-century signage or editorial headlines rather than formal book typography.
The design appears aimed at a no-nonsense slab serif with softened edges—built to be highly legible, visually sturdy, and personable. It emphasizes strong typographic color and simple, familiar forms to perform reliably across bold display applications while retaining a retro-tinged charm.
Numerals are sturdy and legible with rounded corners and consistent heft, matching the letterforms closely. The lowercase shows a single-storey ‘a’ and ‘g’ with simplified, friendly shapes, and the overall texture forms a strong, dark line in paragraph-like settings.