Slab Normal Okbim 6 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cabrito' and 'Cabrito Semi' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, sturdy, confident, classic, american, reliability, impact, readability, tradition, bracketed, blocky, robust, ink-trapless, high-ink.
A robust slab-serif with heavy, bracketed serifs and dense, compact counters. Strokes are largely monolinear with minimal modulation, producing an even, high-ink rhythm across text. The letterforms are generously proportioned horizontally, with broad rounds and a steady, squared-off finish at terminals that keeps the silhouette firm and stable. Numerals match the weight and presence of the letters, maintaining the same solid, grounded texture.
Well-suited to headlines and subheads where a strong, steady voice is needed, and it can also anchor branding and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, heritage-leaning slab-serif look. In editorial settings it works effectively for short blocks of text, pull quotes, and display copy where a darker typographic color is acceptable.
The overall tone is dependable and no-nonsense, with a traditional, workmanlike confidence. Its strong slabs and weighty forms evoke familiar editorial and institutional typography, leaning toward a heritage feel rather than a sleek or delicate one.
The design appears intended as a practical, versatile slab serif with a traditional structure and a bold, readable texture, prioritizing solidity and clarity over ornament or delicacy.
In running text the font creates a dark, authoritative color, with clear word shapes and a consistent baseline presence. Rounded letters retain substantial interior space for the weight, while the slab serifs add a steady horizontal emphasis that reinforces the font’s structured cadence.