Slab Normal Oply 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Noemi Slab' by Brackets, 'Classic XtraRound' by Durotype, 'ITC Officina Serif' by ITC, 'Mantika News' by Linotype, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, and 'JP MultiColour' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, sturdy, confident, industrial, retro, impact, robustness, clarity, utility, blocky, heavy, bracketed, compact, ink-trapless.
A heavy slab-serif with broad, squared shoulders and generously sized, bracketed slabs that read clearly at display sizes. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal modulation and firm, rectangular terminals that give the letters a solid, built-from-blocks feel. Counters are moderately open for the weight, and the overall silhouette stays compact and steady, producing a consistent, rhythmic texture in both caps and lowercase. Figures match the robust tone, with simple, sturdy forms and strong horizontal serifs where applicable.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and bold editorial callouts where a strong typographic presence is needed. It can also work effectively for packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from sturdy letterforms and high impact. For body text, it’s best reserved for larger sizes or short blocks where the dense color remains comfortable.
The font projects a dependable, no-nonsense voice: bold, grounded, and slightly old-school. Its chunky slabs and compact shapes evoke utilitarian print and vintage signage, lending a confident, workmanlike tone without feeling fussy or ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a straightforward, hard-working slab-serif voice with maximum impact and clear, stable forms. Its emphasis on weight, bracketed slabs, and compact proportions suggests a goal of dependable legibility and a classic, industrial-leaning personality for display-driven typography.
Uppercase forms are particularly emphatic and rectangular, while the lowercase keeps the same mass and serif treatment, reinforcing a uniform, poster-ready color. The heavy weight and slab structure create strong word shapes, though tight internal spaces can make dense setting feel dark in long runs at smaller sizes.