Slab Normal Omba 13 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Courier 10 Pitch' and 'Courier 10 Pitch WGL' by Bitstream, 'Courier LT round' by Linotype, and 'Colon' by TipografiaRamis (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: packaging, editorial, posters, labels, signage, industrial, typewriter, retro, robust, utilitarian, legibility, durability, utility, retro print, mechanical rhythm, blocky, sturdy, ink-trap, compact, rounded.
A heavy slab serif with uniform, monoline strokes and strongly bracketed, rectangular serifs. The letterforms are wide and steady, with a tall x-height and generous interior counters that keep the texture open despite the weight. Corners are subtly rounded and many joins show small notch-like cut-ins, creating a slightly inked, stamped impression. Spacing and rhythm read as monospaced, producing a consistent columnar texture in running text.
Well suited to packaging, labels, and headings where a bold slab texture adds authority without becoming ornate. The monospaced cadence also makes it a natural fit for typewriter-inspired layouts, technical notes, UI badges, and any design needing sturdy, highly legible text with a retro-industrial voice.
The overall tone is workmanlike and assertive, combining a friendly bluntness with a mechanical, typewriter-adjacent feel. It suggests dependable, no-nonsense communication with a hint of vintage printing and shop-sign practicality.
Designed to deliver a straightforward slab-serif workhorse look with strong readability and consistent rhythm, emphasizing solidity and uniformity. The subtle cut-ins and softened corners appear intended to evoke inked printing or mechanical type, adding character while keeping the overall design restrained.
Numerals and capitals carry a strong, poster-ready presence, while the lowercase maintains clarity through large apertures and simplified forms. The square serifs and consistent sidebearings create pronounced horizontal emphasis, helping the font hold its shape in dense settings and at small sizes.