Slab Normal Webon 7 is a regular weight, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, headlines, posters, friendly, bookish, traditional, approachable, steady, readability, robustness, warmth, traditional tone, editorial utility, bracketed, soft serifs, rounded terminals, generous spacing, open counters.
A wide, low-contrast slab serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and softly rounded joins that give the outlines a slightly cushioned feel. Strokes stay fairly even, with minimal modulation and gently flared terminals, producing a calm, consistent texture in text. The capitals are broad and open, while the lowercase shows clear, readable forms with ample apertures and counters; overall spacing and sidebearings feel generous, supporting an unhurried rhythm.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a sturdy slab texture is desired, including book text, magazine layouts, and pull quotes. The broad proportions and strong serifs also make it effective for headlines and short display lines, especially in print and other contexts where a warm, traditional slab presence is needed.
The tone is classic and dependable, with a warm, slightly informal edge created by the rounded detailing and heavy, friendly serifs. It reads as traditional rather than sharp or technical, suggesting a comfortable, literary voice suited to long-form reading as well as straightforward messaging.
The font appears designed as a practical slab serif that balances robustness with readability, using broad proportions, open shapes, and restrained contrast to stay clear in continuous reading. Rounded bracketed serifs and gentle terminals add approachability without turning the design into a novelty style.
The design maintains a coherent, workmanlike structure across the set, leaning on width and open shapes for clarity. Numerals appear stable and legible, matching the text color of the letters and keeping the same soft, bracketed serif language.