Slab Normal Ogla 6 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Lagu Serif' by Alessio Laiso Type, 'Custer' by Font Bureau, and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, reports, branding, classic, trustworthy, scholarly, sturdy, readability, versatility, authority, durability, clarity, slab serif, bracketed serifs, rounded terminals, low stress, open counters.
A sturdy slab-serif with bracketed, squared serifs and softly rounded joins that keep the texture even and readable. Strokes are fairly consistent with moderate contrast, and curves are generous, producing open counters in letters like C, O, and e. The uppercase sits with a traditional, bookish proportion, while the lowercase is straightforward and workmanlike, with a two‑storey a and single‑storey g. Figures are clear and stable, with slab terminals that match the letterforms and maintain a consistent rhythm in text.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazines, books, and essays, where a steady slab-serif texture improves navigation and emphasis. It also fits reports, institutional communication, and brand systems that need a grounded, traditional voice, and it can hold up in headings while remaining comfortable in continuous text.
The overall tone is classic and dependable, with a quietly authoritative feel suited to serious content. Its slab serifs add a sense of firmness and structure without becoming aggressive, giving it a calm editorial presence.
The design appears intended as a practical slab-serif for everyday composition, prioritizing legibility, consistent rhythm, and familiar letterforms. Its solid serifs and moderate contrast suggest an aim to provide a reliable, versatile foundation for both display and text settings without stylistic distraction.
Serifs and terminals are handled consistently across caps, lowercase, and numerals, creating a uniform color in paragraphs. The design favors clarity over personality, with conventional shapes and restrained details that support long-form reading.