Slab Normal Omba 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gold' by FontMesa, 'Archer' by Hoefler & Co., 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Glance Slab' by Identity Letters, 'Faraon' by Latinotype, 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'Mymra' by TipografiaRamis (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, sturdy, friendly, retro, confident, straightforward, impact, readability, approachability, print presence, blocky, bracketed, chunky, soft corners, high impact.
A heavy, slab-serif design with thick, squared serifs and broadly rounded corners that soften the overall silhouette. Strokes are largely uniform, producing a dense, poster-ready color with minimal modulation. Counters are generous for the weight, and terminals are blunt and squared, giving the letters a compact, solid feel. The lowercase shows a workmanlike structure with a single-storey “a” and a broad, sturdy “g,” maintaining consistent rhythm and spacing across the set.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, and signage where weight and serif presence can do the talking. It also fits branding and packaging that want a sturdy, classic voice, and it can work for short editorial callouts or subheads where a bold, readable slab texture is desired.
The font communicates a robust, approachable confidence—more friendly than severe. Its chunky slabs and softened corners evoke a slightly vintage, print-forward tone that feels dependable and pragmatic while still attention-grabbing.
Likely drawn to deliver a dependable slab-serif voice with high visual impact and straightforward readability. The softened corners and consistent stroke weight suggest an intention to balance strength with approachability for bold messaging.
The design favors strong horizontals and prominent serifs, which create clear word shapes at larger sizes and a distinct, emphatic texture in running lines. Figures are bold and simple, matching the letterforms’ squared, no-nonsense construction.