Slab Normal Opki 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith; 'Calanda', 'Cargan', 'Equip Slab', 'Orgon Slab', and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype; 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype; 'Metronic Slab Pro' by Mostardesign; and 'Exo Slab Pro' by Polimateria (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, sturdy, friendly, retro, confident, down-to-earth, impact, readability, approachability, nostalgia, bracketed, rounded, soft-cornered, heavy, compact.
A heavy slab-serif with broad proportions, compact counters, and softly rounded terminals. The serifs are prominent and heavily bracketed, creating a cushioned, almost rubber-stamp edge rather than sharp slab cuts. Strokes stay consistently thick with minimal modulation, and joins are smooth and blunt, giving letters a dense, stable silhouette. Overall spacing and rhythm feel sturdy and even, with clear, straightforward forms across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to headlines, short passages, and display typography where strong presence and high impact are needed. It works well for packaging, labels, signage, and brand marks that benefit from a sturdy, friendly slab-serif voice, and can hold up in bold editorial subheads where density and solidity are desirable.
The tone is bold and approachable, mixing utilitarian sturdiness with a warm, slightly nostalgic flavor. Its rounded slabs and dense color read as friendly and reassuring rather than severe, lending a classic, workmanlike feel with a hint of vintage signage.
The design appears intended as a dependable, high-impact slab-serif that stays legible and confident through thick strokes and generous, bracketed serifs. Its softened edges and robust shapes suggest a goal of combining utilitarian clarity with a welcoming, retro-leaning personality.
The shapes emphasize large, dark masses and simplified interiors, which makes the design especially impactful at display sizes. The slab treatment is consistent across the set, and the numerals share the same weight and softened corners for a cohesive texture.