Slab Normal Ermi 4 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oksana', 'Oksana Cyrillic', 'Oksana Greek', 'Oksana Std', 'Oksana Text', and 'Oksana Text Std' by AndrijType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, retro, sporty, friendly, punchy, confident, impact, movement, approachability, display strength, retro energy, slab serif, bracketed, rounded, soft, bouncy.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and softly bracketed, blocky serifs. Strokes are robust with moderate contrast and generously rounded joins that keep counters open despite the weight. Curves are full and slightly squarish, and the overall rhythm feels lively thanks to the italic slant and buoyant, swelling forms. Numerals are stout and attention-grabbing, matching the strong footprint of the letters.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and logo-style branding where a strong, dynamic voice is needed. It also works well for sports-themed graphics, packaging, and promotional materials that benefit from bold presence and an upbeat, retro-leaning texture.
The tone is energetic and approachable, with a retro, athletic flavor. Its bold mass and rounded detailing make it feel friendly rather than severe, projecting confidence and momentum—ideal for copy that needs to sound upbeat and assertive.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact with a warm, accessible slab-serif structure and an italicized sense of movement. The goal appears to be a dependable display face that reads clearly at large sizes while adding personality through broad proportions and softened, bracketed details.
The texture on the page is dense and dark, with clear word shapes at display sizes. Slab terminals and pronounced italics create a sense of forward motion, while the rounded modeling keeps the design from feeling rigid.