Slab Normal Okbif 8 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Lardent' by Colophon Foundry, 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Brignell Slab' by IB TYPE Inc., 'Bogue' and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, 'Prumo Slab' by Monotype, 'Portada' by TypeTogether, and 'Cabrito' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, sturdy, confident, traditional, industrial, impact, legibility, workhorse, authority, clarity, slab serif, bracketed, rounded terminals, soft corners, heavy serifs.
A heavy slab serif with compact, bracketed serifs and softly rounded joins that keep the bold color from feeling harsh. Stems are thick and steady, with moderate contrast and generous counters that maintain clarity in large text. The serif treatment is consistent across caps and lowercase, and the overall drawing favors solid, slightly cushioned shapes rather than sharp, chiseled edges. Figures are robust and open, matching the strong typographic rhythm of the letters.
Well suited to headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where a strong slab-serif voice is needed. It can also serve packaging and branding applications that call for a durable, classic presence, and it holds up well in short blocks of text when a dense, assertive typographic color is desired.
The font conveys a sturdy, dependable tone with a familiar editorial flavor. Its weight and slab serifs add authority and a workmanlike confidence, while the rounded detailing keeps it approachable rather than severe.
Likely designed as a straightforward, dependable slab serif that prioritizes impact and legibility over stylistic novelty. The softened bracketing suggests an intention to make a bold weight feel steady and readable across both display lines and compact editorial settings.
Spacing appears comfortable for display and short passages, producing an even, dark texture in the sample text. Rounded terminals and bracketing help reduce sparkle at corners, giving headlines a smooth, uniform presence.