Slab Normal Woso 4 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, ui text, packaging, signage, friendly, retro, approachable, calm, practical, readability, versatility, softened slab, neutral tone, editorial utility, rounded serifs, soft corners, low contrast, open apertures, generous spacing.
A monoline slab-serif with softly rounded terminals and compact, blocky serifs that read more like gentle caps than sharp brackets. Strokes stay even with low contrast, and curves are broad and steady, giving counters a clean, open feel. Proportions lean slightly wide in round letters with straightforward construction in stems and arms, creating an even rhythm across the alphabet and numerals. Overall spacing appears comfortable, supporting consistent word shapes in running text.
This style suits long-form reading in editorial layouts where a softer slab serif can add personality without becoming decorative. It also works well for interface copy and instructional text that benefits from clear, open forms, and it can add an approachable, vintage-leaning solidity to packaging and straightforward signage.
The rounded slab details soften the tone, producing a friendly, slightly retro voice that still feels composed and utilitarian. It communicates clarity without stiffness, balancing a workmanlike structure with a warm, approachable finish.
The design appears intended as a dependable slab-serif for everyday typography, emphasizing even color and legibility while introducing rounded, friendly details to reduce severity. It aims to be a versatile text-and-display companion that keeps a consistent, calm tone across sizes.
The sample text shows stable baseline behavior and a smooth texture at paragraph sizes, with punctuation and numerals matching the same softened, monoline logic. Round forms (like O/Q) remain prominent and airy, helping maintain legibility while preserving the font’s gentle character.