Slab Normal Ogba 12 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book design, newspapers, reports, trustworthy, traditional, utilitarian, institutional, readability, versatility, durability, clarity, slab serifs, bracketed, rounded joins, open counters, soft terminals.
A sturdy slab-serif with generous, squared serifs that are subtly bracketed into the stems, producing a firm but not overly rigid texture. Strokes stay fairly even with minimal modulation, while many corners and joins are gently rounded, softening the overall impression. Proportions feel classic and readable: capitals are broad and steady, lowercase forms have open counters and straightforward construction, and the numerals are clear with comfortable sidebearings. Overall spacing and rhythm are even, yielding a stable, workmanlike page color in text.
It suits body text in print-oriented contexts such as books, reports, manuals, and editorial layouts where a steady rhythm and strong letterforms are valuable. The confident slabs also make it effective for subheads, captions, and signage-style copy that needs to stay legible and grounded.
The tone is traditional and dependable, with an editorial seriousness that reads as practical rather than decorative. The slab serifs add authority and structure, while the slightly softened detailing keeps it approachable and familiar.
The design appears intended as a reliable slab-serif for everyday typography: strong serifs for structure, restrained contrast for consistency, and conventional proportions for sustained readability in paragraphs and mixed-content settings.
The forms lean toward conventional book and news typography cues: clear differentiation between similar shapes, strong baseline presence, and uncomplicated punctuation and figures that hold up in continuous reading. The design’s solidity makes it feel comfortable in longer passages while still carrying enough weight for headings.