Slab Normal Okley 8 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, sturdy, friendly, retro, confident, approachable, impact, readability, versatility, warmth, stability, blocky, chunky, rounded, soft serif, compact.
A heavy, blocky slab serif with wide, squared terminals and softly rounded corners that keep the mass from feeling harsh. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing an even, poster-like color on the page. Counters are relatively small and apertures are fairly closed, reinforcing a dense, compact texture. The serifs read as bold, bracketed slabs and the overall fit feels slightly tight, with sturdy verticals and stable, straightforward curves.
Best suited to headlines and display settings where its bold slabs can anchor a layout—posters, signage, and packaging labels in particular. It can also work for logo wordmarks and short emphatic callouts, where the compact, sturdy forms read clearly at medium to large sizes.
The tone is robust and practical with a warm, slightly old-fashioned flavor. Its chunky slabs and softened edges suggest a dependable, no-nonsense voice that still feels approachable and friendly, lending a subtle vintage/print sensibility without becoming decorative.
Likely designed as a strong, workmanlike slab serif that delivers impact and durability while remaining readable. The softened corners and bracketed slabs aim to balance authority with friendliness, making it useful across a wide range of branding and editorial display contexts.
The numerals and capitals carry a strong, sign-like presence suited to short bursts of text. In longer settings the dense weight and tight counters create a dark rhythm, so spacing and size will play a key role in keeping paragraphs open and readable.