Slab Normal Webav 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, packaging, posters, branding, friendly, nostalgic, craft, approachable, robust readability, print character, warm utility, vintage nod, bracketed, soft serifs, ink-trap feel, rounded terminals, compact.
A sturdy serif with slab-like, bracketed serifs and softly rounded corners that keep the forms from feeling rigid. Strokes are fairly even with moderate contrast, and many joins show subtle notches and ink-trap-like cut-ins that add texture without breaking readability. Counters are open and the overall proportions feel slightly compact, with a steady rhythm across capitals and lowercase. Figures follow the same solid construction, with curved terminals and clear, print-oriented shapes.
It works well for editorial headlines and subheads, book or long-form typography where a strong serif presence is desired, and packaging or labels that benefit from a vintage-leaning, print-crafted feel. It can also support branding systems that need a robust serif with personality while remaining legible in mixed-case settings.
The tone is warm and slightly old-fashioned, recalling printed ephemera and bookish display without becoming ornate. Its softened slabs and gentle irregularities give it a handmade, approachable voice suited to friendly messaging rather than formal luxury.
The design appears intended as a dependable slab serif for general-purpose use, adding warmth through softened corners and subtle trap-like detailing to maintain clarity in heavier print conditions. It balances sturdy construction with enough idiosyncratic shaping to feel distinctive in display applications.
Uppercase forms are confident and blocky, while the lowercase keeps a sturdy, readable skeleton with distinctive, rounded details in letters like a, g, and y. The overall color on the page is dark and even, making the font feel dependable at text sizes while still offering character in headlines.