Slab Normal Werom 9 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, text, headlines, signage, packaging, sturdy, academic, traditional, printlike, trustworthy, readability, robustness, editorial utility, classic tone, slab serif, bracketed, soft corners, generous spacing, open counters.
A sturdy slab-serif with broad proportions and a calm, even rhythm. The serifs are heavy and mostly squared with subtle rounding and light bracketing, giving the joins a slightly softened, printlike feel. Strokes are fairly even with moderate contrast, and the overall texture stays consistent from capitals through numerals and lowercase. Bowls and counters are open, terminals are mostly blunt, and the glyphs sit comfortably with generous sidebearings, producing an airy, readable line in text settings.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a solid, traditional serif voice is needed, including magazines, books, and reports. The wide proportions and strong serifs also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and signage where clarity and presence matter. It can support packaging and branding that aims for heritage, reliability, or an institutional tone.
The tone is practical and dependable, with a classic book-and-newspaper sensibility. Its wide stance and substantial serifs add authority and a slightly old-style, institutional flavor without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended as a plainspoken slab-serif workhorse: wide, stable letterforms with firm serifs that prioritize readability and consistent typographic color. The slight softness at corners and joins suggests an effort to keep the weight approachable and comfortable in longer passages while retaining a confident, sturdy impression.
In the samples, capitals read particularly stable and headline-ready, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, workmanlike structure. Numerals appear clear and sturdy, matching the serif weight and overall color for consistent setting in running text and display.