Slab Normal Oglu 4 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, headlines, magazines, reports, reliable, classic, utilitarian, bookish, readability, workhorse text, print clarity, stability, slab serifs, bracketed, sturdy, rounded corners, ink-trap feel.
A sturdy slab-serif with thick, rectangular serifs and softly bracketed joins that keep the forms from feeling rigid. Strokes are fairly even with minimal contrast, producing a solid, consistent texture in text. The letterforms are open and straightforward with moderate aperture sizes, round counters, and slightly rounded terminals that read cleanly at smaller sizes. Numerals are similarly robust and evenly weighted, matching the calm rhythm of the capitals and the compact, workmanlike lowercase.
Well-suited to editorial layouts where a strong, legible serif is needed for both headlines and supporting text. It can also serve comfortably in reports, manuals, and branding systems that want a trustworthy, traditional voice without high-contrast delicacy.
The overall tone is pragmatic and familiar, suggesting dependable printing and everyday readability rather than display theatrics. Its slab structure adds a subtle vintage/editorial flavor while staying restrained and contemporary enough for routine use.
The design appears intended as a practical slab-serif for continuous reading, prioritizing clarity, sturdy construction, and consistent texture while borrowing gentle, print-oriented details to keep the tone warm and established.
Serifs are prominent but controlled, helping horizontal alignment and creating a stable baseline. The spacing appears comfortable and the silhouettes stay simple, giving paragraphs an even gray value without calling attention to individual glyph quirks.