Slab Normal Omvo 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Corporative Slab' by Latinotype, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, sturdy, friendly, retro, confident, playful, impact, readability, display, vintage, blocky, rounded, soft terminals, compact counters, high impact.
A heavy, blocky slab serif with broadly proportioned letters and a strong horizontal emphasis. Strokes are consistently thick and even, with rounded slab-like serifs and softened corners that keep the shapes from feeling sharp or brittle. Counters are relatively compact, joins are sturdy, and curves are full and simplified, producing a dense, high-ink silhouette. The overall rhythm reads steady and straightforward, with clear, strongly anchored baselines and a robust texture in paragraph settings.
Best suited for headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where a strong, readable slab presence is needed. It also works well for branding marks and short-form copy that benefits from a sturdy, vintage-leaning tone.
The tone is bold and approachable, combining old-school signage character with a modern, no-nonsense solidity. Its rounded slabs and chunky forms create a friendly, slightly playful voice while still projecting confidence and reliability.
The font appears designed to deliver a dependable, high-impact slab serif voice with softened edges for friendliness, aiming for clear recognition and strong visual weight in display-driven applications.
The design’s softened slab treatment and compact internal space make it especially striking at larger sizes, where the rounded details and strong shapes are most legible. In longer text blocks it forms a dark, emphatic color, best suited to contexts where weight and presence are desirable.