Slab Normal Opba 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, 'MC Rufel' by Maulana Creative, 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute, and 'Eigerdals Slab' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, sturdy, friendly, retro, workmanlike, confident, impact, robustness, readability, approachability, chunky, rounded, ink-trap feel, bracketed, soft corners.
A heavy slab serif with broad, blocky letterforms and softly rounded joins. The serifs are thick and strongly bracketed, giving terminals a cushioned, stamped look rather than a sharp, machined edge. Counters are moderately open for the weight, with compact apertures and a steady, even rhythm across text. Overall proportions feel slightly condensed in places, with wide caps and robust lowercase that reads solid and uniform at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short-form copy where weight and slab structure can carry the message—posters, packaging, labels, and storefront-style signage. It can also work for brand marks or section headers where a dependable, no-nonsense serif is desired.
The tone is sturdy and approachable, balancing industrial dependability with a warm, slightly nostalgic personality. Its chunky slabs and softened details evoke classic print and signage while still feeling straightforward and practical.
The design appears intended as a plainspoken, high-impact slab serif that prioritizes solidity and clarity, with softened bracketing to keep the heavy strokes feeling friendly and printable rather than harsh.
Distinctive details include a single-storey lowercase “a” and “g,” a broad, low-slung “w,” and a strong, rectangular serif vocabulary that stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals. The ampersand is especially bold and compact, reinforcing the font’s poster-friendly presence.