Slab Normal Opmu 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Archer' by Hoefler & Co.; 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype; 'Emy Slab', 'Sanchez', 'Sanchez Slab', and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype; 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype; and 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, sturdy, industrial, confident, friendly, impact, durability, clarity, workhorse, blocky, robust, square serif, soft corners, compact counters.
A heavy slab serif with broad proportions, compact internal counters, and minimal stroke modulation. Serifs are square and substantial, with blunt terminals and slightly softened corners that keep the texture from feeling sharp. Curves are full and rounded (notably in O/C/G), while straight stems and strong crossbars create a dense, even rhythm. Overall spacing and letterfit read solid and headline-oriented, with a consistent, no-nonsense silhouette across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to display settings where bold, authoritative letterforms are needed: headlines, posters, signage, and packaging. It can also support branding systems that want a rugged, dependable slab-serif voice, especially when set with generous line spacing to avoid overly dense paragraphs.
The tone is sturdy and confident, with an industrial, workwear sensibility. Its chunky slabs and generous weight give it a dependable, straightforward voice, while the subtly rounded details add a friendly, approachable warmth rather than a purely mechanical feel.
The design appears intended as a practical, high-impact slab serif that delivers strong presence with conventional, familiar shapes. Its goal seems to be reliable readability at large sizes and a consistent, robust texture that works across a wide range of everyday display applications.
The numerals and capitals carry a particularly strong presence, producing a dark, poster-like typographic color at text sizes. The lowercase maintains the same structural firmness, yielding a uniform, emphatic texture that prioritizes impact over delicacy.