Slab Normal Opsu 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, 'Eigerdals Slab' by insigne, and 'JP MultiColour' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, sturdy, friendly, retro, confident, informal, impact, readability, approachability, bold branding, blocky, rounded, soft terminals, compact, high impact.
A heavy slab-serif with compact proportions, broad curves, and thick, mostly unmodulated strokes. Serifs are short and blunt with rounded edges, creating a soft, cushioned feel rather than sharp, chiseled corners. Counters are relatively tight at this weight, with smooth joins and simplified interior shapes that keep letterforms solid and punchy. Overall rhythm is steady and robust, with clear separation between vertical stems and rounded bowls and a consistent, headline-oriented presence.
Best suited to display roles such as headlines, posters, signage, and bold branding where strong color on the page is an advantage. It can also work well on packaging and labels that benefit from a sturdy, familiar voice. For longer passages, it will typically perform better in short bursts (pull quotes, subheads) than in dense body text.
The font reads as sturdy and approachable, with a subtly retro, poster-like warmth. Its rounded slab details temper the mass of the strokes, giving it a friendly, down-to-earth tone that feels confident without looking severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly slab-serif voice: thick, even strokes for visibility, softened corners for approachability, and straightforward proportions for dependable readability in large type.
The numerals and capitals match the same dense, rounded-slab construction, helping the set feel cohesive for bold messaging. The lowercase maintains legibility at display sizes, though the tight counters and heavy joins suggest it will be most comfortable when given generous size or spacing.