Slab Normal Opwa 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Campione Neue' by BoxTube Labs, 'Uniwerek' by GRIN3 (Nowak), and 'Oxford Press' by Set Sail Studios (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, american, vintage, sturdy, friendly, western, impact, branding, retro feel, bold readability, bracketed, blocky, rounded, soft corners, compact.
A heavy slab-serif with compact proportions, broad stems, and gently rounded outer corners. The serifs are thick and clearly bracketed, giving terminals a cushioned, blocky feel rather than sharp edges. Counters are relatively small and the joins are robust, producing a dense, high-impact texture in text. The lowercase is straightforward and readable, while figures share the same chunky weight and simplified geometry for consistent color.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and signage where a strong, dependable voice is needed. It also works well for branding, packaging, and label-style layouts that benefit from a vintage, print-forward slab-serif texture.
The overall tone is sturdy and approachable, with a distinctly vintage American poster sensibility. Its soft-bracketed slabs and compact heft evoke workwear, signage, and classic print ephemera rather than sleek modern minimalism.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, versatile slab-serif voice with classic sign-painting and poster roots, prioritizing solidity and readability in impactful display typography.
In paragraphs it forms a dark, even rhythm that favors emphasis and presence over airiness. The design’s rounded corners and thick slabs help it hold together well at display sizes and in bold headline settings.