Slab Normal Opjo 7 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Calanda', 'Foro', 'Foro Rounded', 'Orgon Slab', and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype and 'Metronic Slab Pro' by Mostardesign (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, confident, retro, sporty, punchy, friendly, impact, energy, approachability, display utility, bracketed serifs, soft corners, ink-trap feel, compact counters, sturdy.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, muscular footprint. Strokes are robust and largely even, with thick bracketed slabs that read as rounded and cushioned rather than sharp. Curves are generous and slightly squared off in places, giving counters a tight, durable feel, while terminals and joins show subtle notches and shaping that add texture at display sizes. Overall spacing is open enough to stay readable, but the mass and slanted rhythm keep the texture dense and emphatic.
Best suited to headlines, short promotional copy, and bold typographic branding where impact is the priority. It performs well on posters, event materials, packaging, and signage, especially when you want a classic slab-serif authority with a dynamic slant. For long-form reading, it’s more effective in brief bursts or larger sizes.
The tone is bold and assertive with a distinctly retro, poster-like energy. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs evoke sports branding, headlines, and energetic advertising, while the softened serif treatment keeps it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended as a workhorse display slab that delivers maximum presence with a forward-leaning, energetic cadence. Its softened slabs and subtle shaping aim to keep the boldness friendly and versatile across branding and promotional applications.
In the sample text, the strong diagonal motion and weight create a lively, forward-driving line, but the dense black shapes can dominate in longer passages. Numerals and uppercase maintain the same sturdy, blocky presence, supporting attention-grabbing settings.