Slab Normal Ophi 7 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, robust, retro, friendly, confident, industrial, impact, warmth, utility, nostalgia, chunky, rounded, ink-trap, softened, compact.
A heavy, italicized slab serif with broad, sturdy strokes and softened corners. The serifs read as thick, blocky slabs with rounded terminals, giving the letterforms a compact, planted feel despite the forward slant. Counters are relatively tight and the joins are smooth, with subtle notches and ink-trap-like shaping in a few interior corners that helps keep forms open at this weight. Uppercase is wide and stable, while lowercase features simple, sturdy construction with a single-storey a and g and short, dense proportions overall.
Best suited to headlines and short text where a solid, attention-getting voice is needed—such as posters, brand marks, packaging, and storefront-style signage. It can work for brief editorial callouts or UI accents, but its dense weight and tight counters are most effective at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, combining a workwear toughness with a slightly nostalgic, display-friendly warmth. Its strong slant adds energy and motion, while the rounded slab details keep it from feeling sharp or overly formal.
The design appears intended as a dependable, high-impact slab serif with an energetic italic stance and softened details for friendliness. It prioritizes a strong silhouette and even color, aiming to perform reliably in bold, attention-driven settings.
The numerals match the letters in weight and stance, with the same rounded slab treatment and a consistent, dark typographic color. In text, the face creates a strong rhythm and presence, favoring impact and character over delicate detail.