Slab Normal Wekor 8 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Absentia Slab' by DR Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, packaging, branding, sturdy, utilitarian, friendly, retro, approachable, readability, robustness, versatility, clarity, slab serif, rounded corners, soft terminals, open counters, boxy serifs.
A sturdy slab-serif with broad proportions and a generous x-height. Strokes are low-contrast with mostly monolinear behavior, and corners are subtly rounded, giving the letters a softened, engineered feel. The serifs read as squared slabs with eased edges rather than sharp brackets, producing a consistent, blocky rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and figures. Curves are roomy and open, while joins and terminals keep a steady, workmanlike geometry that favors clarity over delicacy.
Well-suited to headlines and subheads where a solid, dependable slab presence is needed, and it also holds up in short-to-medium text blocks thanks to its open counters and steady stroke color. It fits packaging, brand systems, and signage-style applications that benefit from an approachable industrial voice.
The overall tone is practical and confident, with a friendly softness from the rounded detailing. It suggests a classic, no-nonsense voice associated with signage, packaging, and editorial work, leaning slightly retro without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended as a straightforward slab-serif workhorse: robust forms, softened details, and clear, even rhythm aimed at reliable readability and versatile, everyday typographic use.
The wide set and large internal spaces help maintain legibility at display and text sizes, while the slab structure gives lines a strong horizontal emphasis. Numerals and uppercase forms appear designed to align cleanly and hold their shape in dense settings.