Slab Normal Ogli 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This is a sturdy slab serif with bracketed, squared-off serifs and a consistent, even rhythm. Strokes feel solid and moderately contrasted, with rounded joins that soften the otherwise geometric, anchored construction. Proportions are balanced with open counters, clear apertures, and stable verticals; the lowercase is straightforward and readable, while capitals retain a classic, slightly formal presence. Numerals are similarly robust, with clear shapes and strong baseline footing.
Well-suited to continuous reading in print and screen contexts where a firm, legible serif texture is desired. It works effectively for editorial layouts, books, reports, and other long-form settings, and can also support headings when a traditional, grounded slab presence is needed without looking overly stylized.
The overall tone is dependable and traditional, with a calm, editorial seriousness. Its confident slabs and measured spacing give it a practical, workmanlike voice that still feels familiar and bookish rather than industrial.
The design appears intended as a versatile, no-nonsense slab serif for general typography, aiming for clarity and a steady typographic color while providing the added structure and emphasis that slab serifs bring to text.
Serifs are prominent enough to add texture in text without becoming decorative, and the letterforms maintain a consistent texture across mixed case. The design reads cleanly in paragraphs, with punctuation and figures matching the same grounded, steady color.