Slab Normal Opdi 10 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Amasis' and 'Breve Slab Title' by Monotype, 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, sturdy, confident, friendly, retro, impact, readability, stability, heritage tone, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, soft corners, heavy serifs.
A heavy, compact slab serif with thick strokes, minimal contrast, and broad, rectangular terminals. The serifs are prominent and mostly squared with subtle rounding and gentle bracketing, giving joins a softened, ink-friendly look. Counters are relatively small for the weight, producing dense texture, while curves (C, O, S) stay smooth and full. The lowercase shows a robust, workmanlike build with a single-storey a and g, short ascenders, and sturdy feet on letters like n, m, and u; numerals are equally bold and wide-set for strong presence.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and branding where a bold, stable voice is needed. It can work for short editorial blocks or pull quotes when given enough size and spacing, and it’s well suited to labels, signage, and packaging that call for a confident, vintage-leaning slab presence.
The overall tone is solid and assured, with a warm, slightly nostalgic flavor typical of bold slab serifs used for impact. Its rounded stress points and blocky serifs make it feel approachable rather than sharp, balancing authority with friendliness.
The design appears intended as a dependable, high-impact slab serif for display and strong typographic hierarchy. Its softened corners and sturdy proportions aim to maintain legibility and consistency while projecting weight and authority.
In text, the strong horizontals and wide slab terminals create an even, emphatic rhythm and clear word shapes at larger sizes. The density suggests it benefits from generous tracking and comfortable line spacing when set in paragraphs.