Slab Normal Unru 5 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' and 'Nuga' by 38-lineart, 'Nayanika Slab' by ArimaType, 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Fried Chicken' by FontMesa, 'Cyntho Next Slab' by Mint Type, and 'Namyv' by Poloskov (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, sturdy, confident, retro, industrial, impact, clarity, emphasis, utility, authority, slab-serif, bracketed, oblique, heavy, compact serifs.
A sturdy, oblique slab-serif with heavy, squared serifs and a mostly monoline stroke feel. The letterforms show broad proportions and a strong horizontal emphasis, with rounded curves kept firm by flat terminals and compact, bracketed slab feet. Counters are open and shapes are simplified for clarity, while the italic angle adds forward motion without becoming cursive. Numerals and capitals carry the same weight and serif treatment, producing a consistent, blocky texture in text.
Well-suited for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and poster typography where a firm, high-impact voice is needed. It can also serve branding and packaging that benefit from a rugged slab-serif character, and editorial settings where a bold italic is used for emphasis or section titling.
The overall tone is confident and workmanlike, with a slightly retro, editorial flavor. Its bold, slabbed construction feels dependable and assertive, while the slant introduces energy that reads as active rather than formal.
The design appears intended as a dependable, plainspoken slab-serif italic that prioritizes solidity and legibility while delivering a strong typographic presence. Its wide stance and heavy serifs suggest an emphasis on impactful, straightforward communication rather than delicate detail.
In the sample text, the rhythm is dense and even, creating strong word shapes and a dark, continuous color across lines. The italic is built as a true slanted roman with slab structure preserved, which helps maintain stability at display sizes and in short bursts of text.