Slab Normal Odlek 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, editorial, posters, packaging, utilitarian, no-nonsense, industrial, classic, space saving, clarity, robustness, utility, condensed, slab serif, square serifs, bracketless, monolinear.
A condensed slab-serif with a tall, economical silhouette and sturdy, squared terminals. Strokes stay largely monolinear, with minimal modulation, and the serifs read as blunt, rectangular caps that reinforce a firm baseline and clear vertical rhythm. Counters are compact and the joins are clean and restrained, producing a tidy, workmanlike texture in both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals follow the same pragmatic construction, with narrow proportions and steady stem widths for consistent color in running text.
Well-suited to space-saving headlines and subheads, especially in editorial layouts where a compact slab can deliver strong presence without consuming width. It also fits posters, signage-like compositions, and packaging systems that benefit from a firm, utilitarian typographic voice.
The overall tone is practical and straightforward, leaning toward an industrial, press-like sensibility rather than elegance. Its tight fit and strong terminals give it an assertive, directive voice suitable for information-forward typography.
Likely intended as a dependable condensed slab for everyday display and text-adjacent use, balancing robustness with tight proportions. The design prioritizes clear structure, consistent stroke behavior, and a steady typographic texture for practical composition.
The condensed proportions create dense line lengths and emphasize verticality, while the slab terminals help maintain clarity at smaller sizes. The design reads evenly across mixed-case settings, with a consistent, disciplined rhythm that favors legibility and economy over flourish.