Slab Normal Wegib 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Wonder' by Fenotype, 'Equitan Slab' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype, and 'Gintona Slab' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, packaging, posters, headlines, signage, sturdy, classic, friendly, workmanlike, readability, stability, impact, versatility, traditional tone, bracketed, rounded, robust, ink-trap hint, softened.
A robust slab-serif with heavy, bracketed serifs and softly rounded joins that keep the texture warm rather than mechanical. Strokes are broadly even with minimal modulation, and counters are open, giving the alphabet a steady, readable rhythm. The caps feel generous and slightly spacious, while the lowercase maintains clear differentiation (notably the two‑storey “a” and “g”) and a straightforward, upright stance. Terminals are mostly blunt and squared-off, with occasional subtle notch-like shaping that adds grit without becoming decorative.
Works well for magazine and newspaper-style typography, book jackets, and branded copy where a strong serif presence is desired. The bold, stable forms also suit packaging, signage, and headline settings that need clarity and impact while remaining readable in longer passages.
The overall tone is dependable and traditional with a hint of friendly softness. It reads as practical and confident—more sturdy and editorial than sleek or fashion-forward—suited to designs that want authority without harshness.
Likely designed as a dependable slab-serif workhorse that balances strong, blocky structure with softened details for comfortable reading. The intent appears to be a versatile, high-contrast-in-impact (not in stroke) text-and-display option that holds up across editorial and branding contexts.
Figures are sturdy and highly legible, with rounded forms on “0/8/9” and a simple, direct “1.” Spacing in the sample text suggests a dark, even color appropriate for continuous reading, and the serifs remain prominent at text sizes without appearing spiky.