Slab Normal Opda 6 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Bulldog Hunter Std' by Club Type, 'Ciutadella Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Dobro' by Sudtipos, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Pentay Slab' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, sturdy, confident, vintage, industrial, friendly, impact, readability, heritage, stability, utility, blocky, bracketed, rounded, compact, high-ink.
A heavy, block-oriented slab serif with broad, squared terminals and gently bracketed joins that soften the silhouette. Strokes are consistently thick with moderate contrast, and the letterforms feel compact and well-filled, producing a strong dark color in text. Curves are rounded and generous (notably in bowls and counters), while serifs read as substantial blocks rather than hairlines, giving the design a stable, poster-ready footprint. Overall proportions are straightforward and workmanlike, with clear, open counters that keep the weight from clogging at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and signage where its thick slabs and compact forms can deliver impact and quick recognition. It also fits branding applications like logos and product packaging that benefit from a sturdy, heritage-leaning slab serif voice. For longer passages, it works most reliably in short blocks, pull quotes, or large-size editorial callouts.
The font conveys a sturdy, no-nonsense tone with a warm, slightly nostalgic edge—suggesting classic print, packaging, and editorial headlines. Its bold slabs and rounded shaping feel dependable and approachable rather than sharp or delicate, making it well suited to messaging that wants to sound confident and solid.
The design appears intended as a dependable, high-impact slab serif that reads immediately and prints with authority. Its softened brackets and rounded bowls temper the heft, aiming for a balance between industrial solidity and friendly accessibility in display typography.
In running text the heavy weight creates a strong rhythm and dense texture, making it most comfortable at larger sizes and with a bit of extra spacing. The figures match the overall robustness and read as headline-friendly, while the overall system maintains consistent, repeatable shapes that emphasize clarity over ornament.