Slab Normal Opko 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, sturdy, friendly, vintage, poster-like, workmanlike, impact, legibility, nostalgia, sturdiness, rounded serifs, soft corners, ink-trap feel, heavy color, compact joins.
A heavy slab serif with compact, rounded terminals and a strongly filled-in color. Serifs are blunt and softly bracketed, giving many letters a cushioned, stamped look rather than sharp, chiselled edges. Counters are relatively tight and joins are thick, with subtle notches and pinch points at some intersections that create an ink-trap-like impression in the darkest areas. Overall proportions are steady and readable, with a consistent baseline and clear forms that prioritize solidity over delicacy.
Best suited to short to medium-length text where strong presence is desired: headlines, posters, signage, labels, and packaging. It can also work for branding systems that want a sturdy, vintage-leaning slab voice, especially when set with generous leading and not overly tight tracking.
The typeface conveys a warm, dependable tone—robust and slightly nostalgic, like printed ephemera or industrial labeling. Its soft slabs and dark mass feel approachable rather than severe, lending a friendly, throwback character while still reading as practical and straightforward.
The design appears intended to deliver a durable, highly legible slab serif with a soft, rounded finish—balancing industrial sturdiness with a friendly print feel. Its forms emphasize a bold, confident tone that reproduces well at display sizes and remains recognizable in visually busy layouts.
The letterforms maintain clear differentiation across the set, with rounded, weighty shapes that keep the rhythm even in dense text. In running copy the bold texture is dominant, so spacing and line breaks become an important part of achieving comfortable readability.