Slab Normal Okday 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Calanda', 'Cargan', and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype; 'Gaspo Slab' and 'Multiple' by Latinotype; and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial, sturdy, workmanlike, retro, confident, practical, utility, durability, readability, classic feel, slab serif, bracketed serifs, rounded corners, soft terminals, compact fit.
A sturdy slab-serif with heavy, squared letterforms and gently rounded corners that soften the overall mass. Serifs are blocky and mostly bracketed, giving the strokes a carved, planted feel while keeping a consistent rhythm across the alphabet. Counters are moderate and fairly open for the weight, with a compact overall fit and straightforward proportions that prioritize solidity over delicacy. Numerals match the letters in heft and presence, maintaining the same blunt, grounded construction.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks of text where a solid slab presence is desired. It also fits packaging and signage applications that benefit from bold, stable letterforms and a slightly vintage, print-forward texture.
The font conveys a dependable, no-nonsense tone with a touch of vintage utility. Its chunky slabs and softened joins read as confident and approachable, evoking traditional print, signage, and editorial typographic color rather than sleek modern minimalism.
The design appears intended as a reliable, general-purpose slab serif that delivers strong typographic color and durability across common display and editorial settings. Its restrained detailing and consistent construction suggest an emphasis on clarity and versatility rather than novelty.
In running text it builds a strong, even texture with clear vertical stress and minimal stylistic flourish. The design’s softened corners and bracketed slabs help prevent the heavy weight from feeling overly rigid, keeping the forms legible and friendly at display sizes and sturdy in shorter text blocks.