Slab Normal Oppe 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Ciutadella Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'ITC Officina Serif' by ITC, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Metronic Slab Narrow' by Mostardesign, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, sturdy, friendly, retro, poster-like, confident, impact, warmth, readability, vintage feel, solidity, rounded serifs, soft corners, heavy terminals, bracketed slabs, compact counters.
A heavy slab-serif with thick, low-contrast strokes and broadly rounded corners throughout. The serifs are blocky and gently bracketed into the stems, creating a soft, cushiony footprint rather than sharp, chiseled edges. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, and terminals are blunt and substantial, giving letters a compact, dark rhythm in text. The overall construction feels steady and uniform, with straightforward, upright forms and a slightly softened silhouette that keeps the density from feeling harsh.
Best suited to headlines and short-form copy where strong presence is needed—posters, signage, packaging, and bold brand marks. It can also work for subheads and callouts where a warm, substantial slab-serif voice is desired.
The tone is sturdy and approachable, with a retro, sign-painting and letterpress-adjacent warmth. Its weight and rounded slab details read as confident and inviting, leaning more toward friendly display than austere editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a stable slab-serif structure, while rounding and bracketing soften the edges for a more personable, vintage-leaning feel. It prioritizes bold legibility and a consistent, blocky texture for attention-grabbing typography.
In the sample text, the bold color holds together into strong word shapes, while the tight apertures and heavy joins create a pronounced, inky texture at larger sizes. Numerals match the same chunky, rounded slab vocabulary, staying highly prominent and headline-oriented.