Slab Normal Okmat 6 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, western, vintage, playful, rugged, poster, nostalgia, impact, handmade, thematic display, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap, irregular, soft-edged.
A heavy, compact slab-serif with chunky strokes and broad, block-like proportions. Serifs are thick and often bracketed into the stems, with subtly uneven, softened terminals that give the outlines a slightly hand-cut or inked feel. Counters are small and rounded, with a rhythmic, lumpy edge quality that stays consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals. The texture reads dense and emphatic in lines of text, with modest contrast and sturdy joins that favor impact over refinement.
Best suited for headlines, posters, signage, and brand marks where a bold, vintage slab voice is desired. It works well on packaging, labels, and event materials that benefit from an old-west or showbill flavor. For longer text, it will be most effective at larger sizes where the rugged contour detail remains clear.
The overall tone feels old-time and display-oriented, evoking frontier posters, circus bills, and vintage packaging. Its slightly irregular contours add warmth and a touch of humor, keeping the strong slab structure from feeling too formal. The result is confident and attention-grabbing, with a friendly roughness rather than a sharp industrial edge.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif foundation with added handmade irregularity for personality and nostalgic impact. It prioritizes presence and thematic flavor over neutrality, aiming for strong silhouettes that read quickly in display settings.
The set shows noticeable per-glyph idiosyncrasies (especially in curves and serif shapes), which adds character but also increases visual noise at smaller sizes. The numerals match the same chunky, poster-like construction, supporting cohesive headlines and short callouts.