Slab Normal Opjo 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' and 'Nuga' by 38-lineart, 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Nexa Slab' by Fontfabric, and 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, rugged, retro, editorial, friendly, impact, readability, sturdiness, warmth, momentum, blunt serifs, sturdy, ink-trap feel, soft corners, punchy.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, sturdy build. Strokes stay largely uniform, with blunt rectangular serifs and softly rounded corners that keep the shapes from feeling sharp. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and several joins show a slightly notched/ink-trap-like treatment that helps the dense forms read cleanly. The rhythm is assertive and even, with a strong baseline presence and wide set characters that create a bold, blocky texture in lines of text.
This font is well suited to headlines, subheads, and short promotional copy where a dense, high-impact texture is desirable. It can also work effectively for branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from a sturdy slab-serif voice and an energetic italic slant.
The overall tone feels confident and workmanlike, with a touch of vintage signage and classic editorial display energy. Its combination of heft and gentle rounding reads approachable rather than severe, projecting a dependable, no-nonsense voice that still feels warm.
The design appears intended as a bold, practical slab serif that delivers strong presence and clear shapes under heavy weight. The softened corners and subtle notching suggest an aim for robust readability and a friendly, contemporary take on classic slab display forms.
Numerals and capitals carry a particularly strong, poster-ready silhouette, and the italic slant adds momentum without turning the design into a script-like gesture. The sample text shows a dark, consistent color on the page, making it well-suited to short bursts of emphasis where impact matters more than delicate detail.