Slab Normal Okbug 6 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Calanda' by Hoftype, and 'Modum' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, sturdy, classic, authoritative, collegiate, impact, readability, versatility, tradition, solidity, bracketed, blocky, robust, compact, ink-trap-lite.
A robust slab-serif with heavy, bracketed serifs and a compact, built-from-blocks silhouette. Strokes stay consistently thick with minimal modulation, and joins are firm and squared, giving letters a strong, carved presence. Counters are relatively tight and the rhythm is dense, helping the design hold together at display sizes while remaining readable in shorter text. Numerals are weighty and straightforward, matching the letters’ sturdy proportions and even color.
Works well for headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium passages where strong presence and clear letterforms are needed. It’s a good fit for branding systems that want a dependable, traditional voice, as well as packaging, signage, and editorial layouts that benefit from a dense, sturdy texture.
The tone is confident and traditional, with a familiar editorial and collegiate seriousness. Its bold slab structure reads dependable and no-nonsense, leaning more toward print-era solidity than sleek modern refinement.
Likely intended as a practical, all-purpose slab serif that delivers impact without relying on novelty. The emphasis is on sturdy construction, consistent weight, and a familiar, workhorse personality suitable for repeated use across a wide range of applications.
The design’s bracketing softens the otherwise squared construction, balancing sharp slabs with a slightly rounded, comfortable feel. Overall spacing and sidebearings appear tuned for a solid typographic color, making words look cohesive and grounded.