Slab Normal Vihi 6 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Capita', 'Foro', and 'Foro Rounded' by Hoftype and 'Carot Slab' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, newspapers, textbooks, reports, dependable, traditional, academic, utilitarian, text utility, readability, print tradition, robustness, slab serif, bracketed, sturdy, rounded corners, ink-trap feel.
A sturdy slab-serif with low stroke modulation and a steady, print-oriented rhythm. Serifs are bold and mostly rectangular with gentle bracketing, giving terminals a solid, anchored feel. Curves are round and open (notably in C, O, and e), while joins and inside corners show a subtle softened/ink-trap-like shaping that helps counters stay clear at text sizes. The lowercase is workmanlike and evenly proportioned, with single-storey a and g, a compact ear on g, and straightforward, readable numerals.
Well-suited to body text in books, long-form editorial layouts, and publication systems that need a robust slab-serif voice. It should also work confidently in headings, pull quotes, and captions where sturdy serifs help maintain clarity in dense layouts.
The overall tone is practical and familiar, leaning toward traditional print typography rather than display novelty. It feels authoritative without being formal, conveying an editorial, textbook-like seriousness with a touch of approachable warmth from the rounded shaping.
The design appears intended as a plainspoken slab-serif workhorse: strong serifs, calm rhythm, and softened details aimed at reliable readability in print-like settings. Its restrained character supports content-forward typography rather than calling attention to itself.
Spacing and proportions suggest a text-first design: letters sit comfortably without looking condensed or wide, and the heavy slabs create strong horizontal cues. The figures are clear and sturdy, with simple shapes that prioritize legibility over stylization.