Slab Normal Ogme 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Classic Round' and 'Classic XtraRound' by Durotype, 'Finador Slab' by Fincker Font Cuisine, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Amasis' by Monotype, and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, packaging, signage, posters, sturdy, traditional, confident, utilitarian, workhorse, legibility, impact, clarity, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, large x-height, open counters.
A sturdy slab serif with heavy, bracketed serifs and a compact, authoritative color on the page. Strokes are robust with moderate contrast and rounded transitions that soften the corners, giving the forms a slightly warm, ink-friendly feel. Proportions are generally wide and steady, with a large x-height and clear, open counters; round letters stay quite full while verticals and joins remain firm and deliberate. Numerals are strong and readable, matching the text weight and maintaining consistent serif treatment for a cohesive texture in paragraphs.
Well suited to headlines, decks, and pull quotes where a strong, steady voice is needed, and it can also carry editorial text at comfortable sizes thanks to its large x-height and open counters. The weight and slab serifs make it effective for packaging, signage, and posters where durability and clarity are priorities.
The overall tone is practical and dependable, with an editorial seriousness that reads as classic rather than decorative. Its weight and slab structure convey stability and emphasis, while the rounded details keep it approachable for longer passages.
This design appears intended as a reliable, no-nonsense slab serif for general-purpose typography, balancing impact with legibility. The rounded transitions and consistent serifing suggest an aim for a friendly, workhorse texture that performs across both display and text contexts.
Lowercase details show clear differentiation (notably the open, single-storey-style feel of several round forms and the sturdy stems on i, l, and t), supporting quick word-shape recognition. The punctuation and spacing in the sample text suggest a dense, headline-ready rhythm that still holds together well in running text.