Slab Normal Wemah 9 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, signage, sturdy, friendly, retro, confident, clarity, durability, warmth, classic utility, print feel, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, soft corners, rounded terminals, ball terminals.
A sturdy slab-serif design with thick, bracketed serifs and gently rounded corners that soften the overall texture. Strokes are heavy and largely even, with modest contrast and a consistent, workmanlike rhythm across capitals and lowercase. Counters are fairly open for the weight, and many terminals finish with subtle rounding or small ball-like ends, giving the letterforms a slightly cushioned, print-oriented feel. The overall color on the page is dense but controlled, maintaining clear shapes and steady spacing in text.
It performs especially well in headlines, subheads, and short blocks of text where a solid, reassuring voice is needed. The dense, even weight and prominent serifs make it suitable for posters, editorial layouts, branding accents, packaging, and signage that benefits from a classic slab-serif presence.
The tone is dependable and approachable, balancing a utilitarian backbone with a touch of warmth. It reads as quietly assertive rather than delicate, with a faint vintage, press-like character that feels familiar and grounded.
The design appears intended as a plainspoken slab serif that prioritizes firmness and clarity while adding softness through rounded detailing. It aims to deliver strong emphasis and reliable readability with a subtly nostalgic, print-inspired finish.
The numerals follow the same robust, rounded slab logic, producing a cohesive set for headlines and short-form copy. In the sample text, the heavy serifs create a strong horizontal emphasis that supports an editorial, poster-like presence without becoming overly ornate.