Slab Normal Okbim 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grenette' and 'Lardent' by Colophon Foundry, 'Brignell Slab' by IB TYPE Inc., 'MVB Dovetail' by MVB, and 'Cabrito' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, sturdy, retro, confident, friendly, impact, readability, heritage, solidity, clarity, blocky, robust, ink-trap feel, bracketed, soft corners.
A robust slab serif with broad proportions and a strong, even rhythm. Strokes are weighty with moderate contrast, and the slab serifs read as thick and supportive, often softly bracketed into the stems rather than abruptly joined. Curves are generous and slightly squarish in places, giving counters a roomy, open feel, while terminals and joins show subtle rounding that keeps the heavy weight from feeling harsh. Overall spacing and color are dense but controlled, producing solid word shapes in both caps and lowercase.
Well suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and packaging where a strong typographic anchor is needed. It can also work for branding systems that want a sturdy, heritage-leaning slab presence, and for editorial display settings where texture and authority matter more than delicacy.
The font projects a dependable, workmanlike confidence with a mild retro flavor. Its heavy slabs and generous forms feel approachable and straightforward, suggesting an editorial, print-oriented tone rather than sleek minimalism. The result is assertive without being aggressive, with a warm, familiar voice.
Likely designed as a dependable display slab that delivers strong impact and clear word shapes through thick serifs, broad proportions, and controlled contrast. The rounded joins and softened details suggest an intention to balance strength with readability and a friendly, print-classic tone.
In text settings the heavy serifs create a strong baseline and cap-line presence, while the wide forms keep interior spaces from clogging at larger sizes. Numerals are similarly sturdy and headline-ready, matching the letterforms’ blocky, grounded character.