Slab Normal Opbo 12 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ciutadella Slab' by Emtype Foundry and 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, signage, sturdy, friendly, retro, confident, practical, impact, readability, versatility, warmth, soft serifs, rounded corners, blocky, compact, high ink-trap feel.
A heavy, sturdy slab serif with compact proportions and softly squared geometry. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal modulation, and the serifs read as blunt slabs with rounded transitions that keep the texture from feeling sharp. Counters are relatively small for the weight, producing a dense, dark color, while spacing remains clear enough for continuous text. The overall rhythm is stable and upright, with a slightly softened, workmanlike finish across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short editorial passages where a strong, steady slab texture is desirable. Its dense color and robust serifs also work well for packaging, labels, and signage that needs a confident, readable look at medium-to-large sizes.
The font conveys a confident, grounded tone with a friendly, vintage-leaning warmth. Its bold, blocky presence suggests reliability and approachability rather than delicacy, giving it an assertive but non-aggressive voice.
The font appears designed as a dependable, no-nonsense slab serif that prioritizes bold impact and consistent texture, while adding subtle rounding to keep the overall impression approachable and versatile across display and text-forward applications.
The design maintains a consistent, squared-off silhouette throughout, with rounded details that reduce brittleness at large sizes and help keep joins and terminals from clogging. Numerals match the strong, sturdy texture of the letters, supporting prominent numeric display without feeling stylistically separate.