Slab Normal Opda 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alianza' by Corradine Fonts, 'MartiniThai Neue Slab V2' by Deltatype, 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Amasis' and 'Amasis eText' by Monotype, and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, confident, robust, friendly, retro, impact, legibility, warmth, heritage feel, blocky, sturdy, rounded, compact serifs, high impact.
A heavy slab serif with broad, sturdy proportions and strongly bracketed, block-like serifs. Strokes are thick and generally even, with rounded corners and soft joins that keep the texture smooth despite the weight. Counters are relatively open for a display slab, and the curves in letters like C, G, and S are generously rounded, giving a consistent, cushioned silhouette. The lowercase is straightforward and workmanlike, with a single-storey a and g, a stout r, and a sturdy, high-shouldered n; figures are equally bold and wide, designed to hold their shape at large sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium blocks where impact and clarity matter—posters, signage, packaging, and bold editorial display. It also works well for wordmarks and branded callouts where a sturdy, approachable slab serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is emphatic and dependable, combining a no-nonsense slab foundation with a warm, approachable softness in the rounding. It suggests classic American signage and editorial headline typography—assertive and practical rather than delicate or fashionable.
The design appears intended as a dependable, high-impact slab serif for display settings, balancing strong structure and legibility with softened detailing for a welcoming, vintage-leaning feel.
At text sizes the heavy weight produces a dark, solid typographic color, while the generous width and open counters help prevent the forms from feeling cramped. The design’s rounded terminals and bracketed serifs reduce harshness and support a friendly, poster-ready presence.