Slab Normal Ogle 6 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, branding, classic, bookish, trustworthy, academic, workhorse, readability, editorial tone, durability, classic feel, bracketed, sturdy, legible, traditional, even rhythm.
A sturdy slab serif with squared, clearly articulated serifs and generally even stroke weight. Serifs are mostly bracketed into the stems, giving the letters a carved, print-oriented feel rather than a purely geometric one. Curves are smooth and moderately open, with straightforward joins and a calm, regular rhythm across lines of text. The lowercase shows traditional proportions with clear ascenders/descenders, and the numerals share the same solid, slightly old-style-leaning presence with stable horizontals and consistent terminals.
Well suited to print-leaning applications such as book typography, magazines, essays, and reports where a stable serif texture improves readability. It can also work for institutional or heritage-oriented branding, and for headings that need a firm, grounded presence without becoming overly decorative.
The overall tone is traditional and dependable, evoking editorial and book typography. Its robust serifs and steady texture feel authoritative and practical, with a quiet formality that reads as familiar rather than attention-seeking.
The design appears intended as a plainspoken slab serif for general-purpose typesetting—prioritizing clarity, even color, and a durable feel that performs reliably across sizes and in extended reading contexts.
In text, the face maintains a consistent color and spacing, producing a steady paragraph texture suitable for continuous reading. The slab serifs add firmness and structure without looking overly heavy, supporting both headline setting and longer passages.