Slab Normal Ermi 5 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, 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, sports branding, signage, confident, sporty, retro, bold, friendly, impact, energy, display, retro flavor, approachability, chunky, rounded, soft serifs, bracketed, compact counters.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions, compact internal counters, and rounded, bracketed slab terminals. Strokes stay largely even in thickness, creating a dense, poster-like color, while the italic slant adds forward motion. The letterforms emphasize smooth curves and softened corners rather than sharp joins, and the serifs read as sturdy blocks that merge seamlessly into stems. Overall spacing feels generous and the shapes remain consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, favoring impact over fine detail.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, and promotional graphics where its weight and slant can do the work. The sturdy slab structure also fits packaging and storefront-style signage, and it can support energetic sports or event branding when a friendly retro voice is desired.
The tone is upbeat and assertive, combining a vintage, signage-like heft with an energetic italic push. It feels approachable and sporty rather than formal, with a cozy, rounded sturdiness that reads loud and friendly.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum emphasis with a streamlined slab-serif silhouette, pairing an even, heavy stroke with softened details for a readable, approachable display texture. The italic angle suggests a focus on momentum and attention-grabbing presence in advertising and headline settings.
The bold slabs and compact apertures make small sizes prone to filling in, but at display sizes the rhythm becomes punchy and graphic. Numerals share the same chunky, softened construction, helping mixed text and headings feel cohesive.