Slab Normal Vive 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, signage, vintage, sturdy, friendly, workmanlike, retro, readability, utility, vintage tone, strong presence, print texture, slab serif, soft corners, ink-trap feel, compact, high shoulder.
A compact slab-serif with heavy, blocky terminals and minimal stroke modulation. The serifs are blunt and bracketed with softened joins, giving the letterforms a slightly cushioned, stamped look rather than sharp, chiseled edges. Counters are relatively tight and the overall fit feels economical, while rounded corners and subtly irregular curves keep the texture from becoming rigid. The lowercase shows sturdy stems and short extenders, with simple, upright construction and consistent, dense color in text.
It performs best in headlines, short paragraphs, and display settings where a dense, sturdy texture is desirable. The compact proportions and strong serifs suit posters, packaging labels, and editorial pull quotes, and it can also work for clear, old-school signage when set with comfortable spacing.
The tone reads practical and approachable with a clear nod to older print and utilitarian signage. Its weight and squared-off serifs convey reliability and firmness, while the softened edges add warmth and an easy, unpretentious character.
The design appears intended as a dependable slab-serif for general display and text use, blending straightforward construction with subtly softened details to evoke vintage print while staying broadly functional.
In the sample text, the font maintains strong horizontal emphasis through broad serifs and steady stroke thickness, producing a dark, even typographic color. The shapes suggest mild printing artifacts—softened corners and slightly swollen strokes—without becoming distressed.