Slab Normal Oddil 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, packaging, signage, industrial, utilitarian, vintage, editorial, typewriter-like, space-saving, robust clarity, workhorse text, retro tone, condensed, slab-serif, sturdy, bracketed serifs, tight spacing.
A condensed slab-serif with sturdy, rectangular serifs and generally even stroke weight. The design emphasizes verticality with tall ascenders, compact bowls, and narrow counters, creating a tight, efficient rhythm in text. Terminals are blunt and squared, with subtle rounding at corners and slight bracketing into stems that keeps joins from feeling overly sharp. The lowercase shows simple, workmanlike construction (single-storey a and g, compact e, robust r), and numerals follow the same narrow, solid proportions for consistent color across mixed content.
Well-suited to headlines and subheads where a compact footprint is helpful and the slab serifs can provide presence. It also works for posters, labels, and packaging that want a sturdy, vintage-leaning text voice, and for signage or navigation where narrow letterforms fit constrained widths.
The overall tone feels practical and no-nonsense, with an industrial, old-school flavor reminiscent of signage and everyday print. Its condensed stance and heavy serif footprints add a disciplined, authoritative character without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended as a dependable condensed slab for practical typography: maximizing characters per line while maintaining a firm, recognizable texture. Its restrained detailing and consistent rhythm suggest a focus on straightforward readability and an understated retro/industrial feel.
Because counters and apertures run on the small side, the face reads best when given a bit of size or breathing room in leading, especially in dense paragraphs. The strong vertical emphasis makes it particularly effective for stacked lines and narrow columns where space efficiency matters.