Slab Normal Anbik 6 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book typography, newsletters, reports, practical, traditional, sturdy, authoritative, utility, readability, editorial clarity, typographic stability, classic tone, slab serifs, bracketed, robust, ink-trap free, clear rhythm.
A sturdy slab-serif with robust, squared serifs and modest bracket transitions that soften joins without becoming calligraphic. Strokes are largely even, producing a steady texture, while bowls and counters stay open and legible at text sizes. Proportions feel conventional with a balanced cap height and a normal, readable x-height; curves are round but controlled, and terminals remain blunt rather than tapered. The overall rhythm is calm and consistent, with clear differentiation in forms such as the two-storey “a” and the single-storey “g,” plus straightforward lining figures.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, reports, and editorial layouts where a stable, serifed texture helps guide the eye. It also works effectively for headlines and subheads when you want a solid, traditional presence that stays readable and restrained.
The tone is dependable and traditional, with an editorial seriousness that reads as grounded rather than decorative. Its slab serifs add a confident, slightly institutional voice—suited to content that wants clarity and authority without looking overly modern or stylized.
The design appears intended as a straightforward workhorse slab-serif: practical letterforms, consistent rhythm, and robust serifs that add structure without introducing conspicuous stylistic quirks.
In text, the font maintains an even typographic color and stable word shapes; the serif treatment provides a firm baseline and clear horizontal cues. Spacing appears measured and conventional, supporting continuous reading and structured layouts.