Slab Normal Ermi 6 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oksana', 'Oksana Cyrillic', 'Oksana Greek', and 'Oksana Std' by AndrijType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, friendly, retro, chunky, playful, confident, impact, approachability, retro flavor, sturdiness, display clarity, rounded, bracketed, softened, compact counters, bulky.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions and softened corners throughout. Strokes are largely monolinear, with thick, blocky serifs that feel gently bracketed rather than sharp. The face has roomy, rounded bowls and compact internal counters, giving letters a dense, weighty rhythm. Curves are smooth and slightly inflated, while joins and terminals stay blunt and stable, producing a sturdy, poster-ready texture in lines of text.
This font suits bold headlines, short promotional copy, and large-format applications where impact is more important than fine detail. It works well for packaging, storefront-style signage, and brand marks that want a sturdy, friendly slab presence. In longer passages it will be most effective at larger sizes where the heavy texture has room to breathe.
The overall tone feels warm and approachable, with a vintage, handbill-like confidence. Its chunky slabs and rounded forms read as cheerful and informal rather than stern, giving it a nostalgic, mid-century display flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver a durable slab-serif voice with softened geometry—prioritizing punch, clarity at display sizes, and an inviting retro character. It balances strong rectangular serifs with rounded bowls to keep the feel approachable while maintaining a solid typographic backbone.
Spacing appears fairly open for the weight, helping keep letters distinct despite the dense counters. Numerals are similarly bold and rounded, matching the letterforms’ squat, sturdy presence and maintaining a consistent color across mixed text.