Slab Normal Ogba 15 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book design, headings, branding, dependable, traditional, pragmatic, institutional, readability, workhorse, authority, print utility, clarity, slab serif, bracketed serifs, rounded terminals, sturdy, open counters.
A sturdy slab serif with low-contrast strokes and confident, blocky serifs that read as slightly bracketed rather than sharply cut. The letterforms are broadly proportioned with generous inner counters and a steady, even rhythm across lines of text. Curves are smooth and full, with subtly rounded joins and terminals that keep the texture friendly instead of mechanical. Capitals feel stable and classical in structure, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, workmanlike construction with clear differentiation between similar shapes.
Well-suited to body text in print and digital reading contexts where a stable, legible slab serif is desirable. It can also support headlines and subheads that need a grounded, traditional presence, and works effectively in identity systems that aim for an established, trustworthy voice.
The overall tone is reliable and matter-of-fact, with a familiar editorial warmth. It suggests printed utility—serious enough for institutions and publications, yet approachable due to its softened edges and even color. The font communicates clarity and steadiness more than showmanship.
The design appears intended as a plainspoken slab serif for general-purpose typography, balancing strong serifs with calm, even stroke behavior to maintain readability across sizes. Its proportions and restrained details point toward dependable text setting with enough character for display use when needed.
In paragraph settings the face produces a consistent typographic color, with prominent serifs helping guide the eye along the baseline. Numerals match the texty, sturdy character and sit comfortably alongside the letters without calling attention to themselves.