Slab Normal Ogme 7 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Classic Round' and 'Classic XtraRound' by Durotype, 'Lenga' by Eurotypo, 'Diaria Pro' by Mint Type, 'Amasis' by Monotype, 'Directa Serif' by Outras Fontes, and 'Cabrito' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, newspapers, headlines, packaging, sturdy, trustworthy, no-nonsense, traditional, legibility, durability, classic utility, print presence, slab serif, bracketed serifs, blocky, robust, ink-trap hints.
A sturdy slab-serif with blocky, bracketed serifs and a mostly even stroke color. Letterforms are compact and workmanlike, with rounded joins that soften the otherwise squared structure. Terminals are broad and flat, counters are moderately open, and the overall rhythm reads dense but controlled. The alphabet shows classic, conventional proportions with a solid baseline presence and straightforward numerals that match the text weight.
Well suited to editorial typography where a firm serif presence helps structure a page—book interiors, magazines, and newspaper-style layouts. It can also work for headlines, pull quotes, and packaging that benefits from a robust, traditional voice.
The tone is practical and dependable, with a traditional print flavor. It feels authoritative without being flashy, suggesting familiar book and newspaper typography rather than novelty display.
The design appears intended as a plainspoken slab-serif workhorse: strong serifs for stability, restrained contrast for consistent color, and conventional shapes that prioritize legibility and familiarity in continuous reading and everyday display.
Details like the sturdy crossbars and wide serifs give it good anchoring in text, while the slightly softened curves keep it from feeling overly rigid. The design maintains consistent serif treatment across capitals, lowercase, and figures for an even page texture.