Slab Normal Otbi 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AZN Knuckles Varsity' by AthayaDZN, 'Game Rules JNL' by Jeff Levine, and 'Octin Sports' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, industrial, rugged, confident, vintage, impact, clarity, durability, blocky, squared, ink-trap hints, beveled corners, compact counters.
A heavy, blocky slab serif with squared proportions and clipped, slightly beveled outer corners that create a chiseled silhouette. Strokes are broadly uniform with sturdy bracketless-looking slabs and minimal modulation, giving letters a dense, poster-ready color. Counters are compact and often squared, and joins show subtle notches/reliefs that read like ink-trap or cut-in detailing at display sizes. Overall rhythm is tight and consistent, with strong verticals and broad, stable serifs anchoring each form.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where strong presence is needed—posters, signage, labels, and packaging. It can also work for bold UI headings or sports/team-style branding where a compact, forceful slab serif texture helps text stand out.
The typeface conveys a utilitarian, workmanlike voice with a rugged, old-print toughness. Its bold, squared shapes feel assertive and practical, evoking signage, stamped lettering, and heritage industrial graphics rather than delicate or academic typography.
The design appears intended as a straightforward, high-impact slab serif that prioritizes solidity and clarity. The clipped corners and small cut-ins add just enough detailing to keep large text from looking overly blunt, while preserving an overall no-nonsense, dependable tone.
Lowercase forms mirror the same squared, sturdy construction as the capitals, maintaining a cohesive texture in mixed-case text. Numerals match the blocky architecture with flat terminals and compact interiors, keeping tables or big numbers visually firm and legible.