Slab Normal Okbab 8 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype; 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type; and 'Sanchez', 'Sanchez Slab', and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, robust, authoritative, industrial, editorial, vintage, impact, durability, legibility, workhorse, slab serif, blocky, sturdy, compact, bracketing.
A sturdy slab serif with heavy, squared terminals and minimal stroke modulation. Serifs are broad and mostly rectangular, with subtle bracketing that helps join them to the stems without feeling sharp or spiky. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and round letters read as slightly flattened and firmly structured rather than delicate. The overall rhythm is steady and workmanlike, with consistent spacing and a strong baseline presence; figures share the same solid, block-built construction.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks of copy where a strong typographic voice is needed. It should perform well for posters, signage, packaging, and brand systems that benefit from a sturdy slab-serif presence, and can also work for pull quotes or editorial titling where legibility and impact are both important.
The tone is confident and practical, leaning toward an industrial and editorial voice rather than a refined book serif. Its weight and blunt slab details give it a no-nonsense, dependable feel that can also read as slightly vintage or print-rooted in larger settings.
This design appears intended as a straightforward, versatile slab serif that prioritizes solidity and clarity. The broad, confident serifs and even color suggest a practical workhorse meant to hold up in impactful layouts without relying on decorative quirks.
In text, the heavy slabs create a pronounced horizontal emphasis that helps headings feel anchored and assertive. The lowercase maintains clear differentiation between similar forms, and punctuation (like the period and colon) stays bold enough to remain visible at display sizes.