Slab Normal Ogda 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code, technical docs, forms, tables, labels, utilitarian, typewriter, authoritative, industrial, editorial, legibility, alignment, utility, clarity, slab serifs, square terminals, bracketless, sturdy, mechanical.
A sturdy slab-serif design with square, mostly unbracketed serifs and consistent stroke thickness. The letterforms are built from firm verticals and horizontals with restrained curves, producing a crisp, mechanical rhythm. Counters are fairly open and proportions are straightforward, with a compact, no-nonsense structure that maintains even color across lines. Numerals and capitals read solid and stable, reinforcing the font’s structured, tool-like character.
Well-suited to settings that benefit from strict alignment and consistent character widths such as code samples, terminal-style UI, tables, and data-heavy layouts. It also works well for technical documentation, forms, captions, and labels where sturdy serifs aid character recognition at smaller sizes.
The overall tone is practical and matter-of-fact, with a typewriter-adjacent, workhorse feel. It projects clarity and authority rather than elegance, evoking forms, reports, labeling, and editorial markup where a plainspoken voice is desirable.
The design appears intended as a dependable, highly legible slab-serif for systematic text setting, prioritizing consistency and clarity over personality. Its blocky serifs and measured proportions suggest a focus on practical reading and structured, grid-based composition.
Serifs are visually prominent and blocky, helping characters stay distinct in dense text. The design leans on simple geometry and consistent spacing to keep alignment tight and predictable, while rounded letters (like O/C) remain controlled and not overly soft.