Slab Normal Ophi 11 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corporative Slab', 'Sanchez', 'Sanchez Slab', and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype; 'Weekly' by Los Andes; and 'Egyptian Slate' and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, signage, sturdy, friendly, retro, confident, informal, impact, readability, emphasis, nostalgia, utility, bracketed, rounded, soft corners, compact joins, ink-trap like.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, blocky construction. Strokes are thick and even, with little modulation, and terminals end in blunt, squared slabs that are softly rounded and slightly bracketed into the stems. Counters are relatively small for the weight, giving the face a dense, poster-ready color, while curves remain smooth and controlled. Spacing and rhythm feel workmanlike and steady, with a mild, ink-trap-like tightening at some joins that helps keep interior shapes open at display sizes.
Well suited to bold headlines, posters, and signage where impact and quick recognition matter. It can also work for packaging and brand marks that need a sturdy, retro-leaning slab presence, especially when set at larger sizes where the dense color and heavy serifs feel intentional.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, mixing a utilitarian slab backbone with a vintage, sign-painter warmth. Its italic slant adds motion and emphasis, reading energetic rather than formal, and the chunky slabs give it a dependable, no-nonsense voice.
Designed to deliver a robust slab-serif voice that remains legible under heavy weight, pairing blunt serifs and broad shapes with a lively italic lean for emphasis. The overall construction suggests an aim toward practical, attention-grabbing display typography with an approachable, slightly nostalgic character.
The figure set matches the letters in weight and presence, with sturdy, easily spotted forms suitable for numbering in headlines. The italic angle and broad letterforms create a strong horizontal flow, making lines feel continuous and emphatic in longer display settings.