Slab Normal Ogva 6 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial, industrial, utilitarian, retro, sturdy, impact, readability, print nod, compact set, slab serif, compact, blocky, ink-trap feel, typewriter-like.
A compact slab-serif design with heavy, squared terminals and minimal stroke modulation. The letterforms feel built from chunky verticals and broad shoulders, with tight apertures and short, firm serifs that read as bracketed blocks rather than delicate finishing strokes. Curves are slightly squarish and the overall drawing shows a subtly uneven, inked impression—most noticeable in joins and counters—while maintaining consistent alignment and steady baseline rhythm. Numerals and caps carry the same dense, punchy construction for strong color in text.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and packaging where a compact, high-impact slab can carry short phrases with authority. It also works for editorial pull quotes or section headers that benefit from a sturdy, retro-leaning texture, and for signage-style applications that need strong presence.
The tone is sturdy and workmanlike, with a vintage, print-forward character that suggests practical signage and old editorial production. Its compact width and heavy slabs create an assertive, no-nonsense voice that can also lean nostalgic—evoking stamped, typewriter, or letterpress textures without becoming overtly decorative.
The design appears intended as a dependable, compact slab serif for everyday display use, prioritizing punchy readability and a solid typographic footprint. The slight inky irregularity suggests a deliberate nod to traditional print processes while keeping the overall forms straightforward and functional.
In running text the dense spacing and strong vertical stress create a dark, even typographic color, while the slab terminals help maintain clarity at larger sizes. The slightly softened corners and irregularities add warmth and a tactile feel compared to a purely geometric slab.