Slab Normal Werom 2 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, signage, solid, workmanlike, traditional, authoritative, confident, legibility, durability, utility, print presence, classic tone, slab serif, robust, sturdy, bracketed, low stress.
A sturdy slab serif with broad proportions, generous counters, and a steady, even rhythm. Serifs are bold and mostly squared with subtle bracketing, giving terminals a planted, mechanical feel without becoming overly rigid. Strokes are fairly consistent with moderate contrast, and the overall drawing favors clear, open forms and straightforward curves. Spacing and widths vary naturally across letters, producing a readable texture in both the uppercase set and the more utilitarian, sturdy lowercase.
Well suited to headlines and subheads that need a strong, grounded voice, and it also performs credibly in short paragraphs where a sturdy slab texture is desired. The broad proportions and clear forms make it a good candidate for packaging, signage, and print-forward branding that benefits from an authoritative, traditional feel.
The tone is practical and dependable, evoking classic print and industrial-era typography rather than fashion-forward display styling. Its heavy serifs and wide stance project authority and stability, with a slightly editorial, old-school confidence in running text.
The design appears intended as a no-nonsense slab serif for general-purpose typography: confident, highly legible, and visually stable. It aims to deliver reliable readability while adding weight and character through bold serifs and wide letterforms, without introducing eccentric details that would limit everyday use.
The figures are substantial and legible, matching the same robust serif treatment as the letters and holding up well at larger sizes. Overall, the design prioritizes clarity and presence over delicacy, creating a dark-but-not-dense typographic color on the page.