Slab Normal Opbe 7 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Archer' by Hoefler & Co., 'Amasis' and 'Amasis eText' by Monotype, 'Silica' by Stone Type Foundry, 'Carot Slab' by Storm Type Foundry, 'Rogliano' by TipoType, 'Gambero' by Typoforge Studio, and 'Arventa Slab Pro' by preussTYPE (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, sturdy, friendly, vintage, confident, workmanlike, impact, readability, solidity, versatility, blocky, rounded, compact, bracketed, ink-trap.
A heavy slab serif with broad, rectangular serifs and softly rounded corners that keep the mass from feeling harsh. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with gentle bracketing into the slabs and occasional notch-like joins that read as subtle ink-trap behavior in tight corners. The proportions are compact and steady, with a moderate x-height, open counters for the weight, and a straightforward, upright construction. Numerals are robust and clear, matching the same chunky rhythm and strong baseline presence as the letters.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and bold branding where a strong, dependable voice is needed. It can also work for editorial subheads and pull quotes, especially where a dense, print-forward texture helps establish hierarchy.
The overall tone is sturdy and approachable, combining a utilitarian, editorial seriousness with a lightly nostalgic, print-like warmth. Its weight and blunt slabs feel confident and emphatic, while the rounded shaping keeps it friendly rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended as a plainspoken, high-impact slab serif that prioritizes firmness and readability, delivering a consistent, no-nonsense presence with just enough rounding and bracketing to feel comfortable in contemporary display and editorial use.
At text sizes the dense color and short extenders create a solid, even texture; at larger sizes the rounded slab terminals and bracketed joins become a defining character detail. The forms favor clarity and impact over delicacy, making the silhouette read strongly in short headlines and bold statements.