Slab Normal Ermi 2 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Oksana Text', 'Oksana Text Alt', and 'Oksana Text Std' by AndrijType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, retro, confident, friendly, sporty, headline, impact, readability, warmth, momentum, chunky, rounded, soft serif, bracketed, lively.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions, soft corners, and strongly bracketed serifs that read as sturdy blocks rather than sharp wedges. Strokes are thick with modest contrast and smooth, slightly swelling curves, giving counters a generous, open feel. The rhythm is energetic and bouncy, with wide capitals and a compact, high x-height lowercase; joins and terminals stay rounded, helping the dense weight remain readable at display sizes.
Best suited to high-impact headlines, posters, and branding where a strong, friendly slab voice is needed. It also works well for packaging and signage that benefit from bold presence and a slightly retro, energetic texture.
The overall tone feels bold and upbeat, combining a classic slab backbone with a playful, slightly informal slant. It suggests vintage signage and editorial punch while staying approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum emphasis with a classic slab-serif structure, softened by rounded detailing and an italic slant for momentum. It balances ruggedness and approachability to create a versatile display face for punchy messaging.
Numerals are large and sturdy with rounded interior spaces, matching the letterforms’ soft, bracketed serif treatment. The italic angle is consistent and contributes to a forward-moving, emphatic texture in blocks of text.