Slab Normal Ogpa 7 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype and 'Sanchez', 'Sanchez Slab', and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, signage, sturdy, institutional, confident, traditional, no-nonsense, impact, readability, reliability, versatility, bracketed serifs, square terminals, blocky, compact counters, heavy color.
A robust slab serif with heavy, bracketed serifs and mostly uniform stroke weight that creates a strong, even typographic color. Letterforms are broad and steady, with squared-off terminals, firm horizontals, and relatively compact counters that emphasize solidity over delicacy. The lowercase is straightforward and workmanlike, with a two-storey “a” and “g,” a flat-topped “t,” and sturdy bowls throughout; numerals match the same chunky, stable construction. Overall spacing and rhythm feel pragmatic and consistent, favoring clear shapes and dependable silhouettes.
Well suited to headlines, decks, and subheads where a solid slab presence helps establish hierarchy quickly. It can also work for editorial and branded messaging that needs a traditional, trustworthy tone, as well as packaging and signage that benefit from sturdy letterforms.
The tone is practical and authoritative, suggesting a dependable, traditional voice rather than a decorative or expressive one. Its weight and slab structure give it an assertive, grounded feel that reads as familiar, editorial, and slightly industrial.
The design appears intended as a straightforward, reliable slab serif: strong serifs, consistent structure, and a clear rhythm aimed at versatile display-to-text use where impact and sturdiness are priorities.
At larger sizes the chunky serifs and tight interior spaces become a defining texture, while in dense settings the heavy stroke and compact counters can make the page feel strongly inked. The design’s emphasis is on clarity and impact, with minimal stylistic flourish.