Slab Normal Wegib 7 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'MartiniThai Neue Slab V2' by Deltatype, 'Martini' by Katatrad, 'Sanchez' and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype, 'Kondolarge' by TypeK, and 'Haboro Slab' and 'Haboro Slab Soft' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, newspapers, headlines, sturdy, practical, traditional, confident, readability, durability, editorial tone, strong presence, versatility, bracketed serifs, rounded terminals, open counters, softened slab, robust.
This typeface is a robust slab serif with broad proportions, sturdy stems, and low stroke contrast. Serifs are bold and slightly bracketed, with softened corners that keep the overall texture friendly rather than rigid. Counters are generally open and shapes are cleanly constructed, producing an even, dependable rhythm in text. Uppercase forms are solid and blocky without feeling mechanical, while the lowercase maintains clear differentiation and a comfortable reading pattern.
It suits editorial typography where a strong serif voice is helpful—magazine layouts, newspaper-style headlines, and book or long-form text that benefits from a firm, steady texture. The wide stance and solid serifs also make it effective for posters, pull quotes, and packaging copy that needs readability with a traditional serif presence.
The tone is grounded and workmanlike, with a straightforward, editorial character. Its hefty slabs and calm, even color suggest reliability and clarity, evoking familiar print traditions without leaning into ornament or novelty.
The design appears intended as a plainspoken slab serif for everyday typography: clear, durable letterforms with enough warmth in the bracketing and rounding to stay comfortable in continuous reading while still delivering a confident headline presence.
In the sample text, the font holds together well at large text sizes, keeping strong word shapes and stable spacing. Numerals appear sturdy and highly legible, matching the same blunt, slab-based structure as the letters.