Slab Normal Ophi 10 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corporative Slab', 'Newslab', 'Sanchez', 'Sanchez Condensed', 'Sanchez Slab', and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype; 'Egyptian Slate' and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype; and 'Arbour' and 'Arbour Soft' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logotypes, robust, friendly, retro, confident, punchy, impact, warmth, readability, momentum, durability, rounded serifs, soft corners, bracketed, compact counters, heavy terminals.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, muscular texture. Strokes are dense and largely even in weight, with rounded, bracketed slab serifs and softened corners that keep the forms from feeling sharp. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend to be small, producing a solid, poster-ready color on the page. The italic slant is steady and consistent, and the overall drawing favors sturdy curves and blunt terminals over fine detail.
Best suited to display roles where impact and legibility at larger sizes matter—headlines, posters, packaging, and bold branding lines. It can also work for short bursts of copy in UI or editorial callouts when you want a sturdy, energetic italic with clear slab structure.
The font reads bold and approachable, blending an industrial sturdiness with a warm, slightly nostalgic personality. Its soft-edged slabs and emphatic rhythm give it a confident, attention-grabbing tone that feels more friendly than formal.
The design appears intended as a dependable, workhorse slab serif with an italic stance that adds momentum while keeping forms thick, stable, and highly visible. Its softened slabs and rounded joins suggest an aim for friendly boldness rather than crisp severity.
In longer text samples the heavy weight and tight internal space create strong emphasis and high visual presence, especially in mixed-case settings. The numerals match the letters in heft and softness, reinforcing a unified, headline-oriented voice.