Slab Normal Ogdi 9 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book typography, magazines, reports, trustworthy, traditional, utilitarian, scholarly, readability, versatility, editorial tone, text setting, slab serifs, bracketed, low contrast, sturdy, clear.
A sturdy slab-serif with low stroke contrast and a calm, even rhythm. The serifs are blocky and mostly rectangular with subtle rounding/bracketing into the stems, giving corners a slightly softened feel rather than razor-sharp joins. Uppercase forms are classic and well-proportioned with broad, open counters (notably in C, G, O, Q) and steady verticals; the lowercase is straightforward with a two-storey a and g, short-to-moderate ascenders, and compact bowls that stay open at text sizes. Figures are clear and workmanlike, with simple curves and flat terminals that match the serif treatment.
Well-suited to body copy and longer reading where a stable texture and clear letterforms are needed. It also fits editorial headlines, pull quotes, and structured documents such as reports or manuals where a traditional slab-serif voice adds clarity and authority.
The overall tone reads dependable and editorial, with a bookish seriousness that suggests print tradition rather than display novelty. Its slab serifs add authority and structure, while the softened joins keep it approachable and readable in continuous text.
The design appears aimed at being a reliable, plainspoken slab-serif for practical typography: strong enough to hold up in print-like settings, restrained in personality, and optimized for consistent reading rhythm across mixed-case text and numerals.
Spacing and sidebearings look balanced in the sample paragraph, producing an even color without a heavy, clotted texture. The serifs and terminals stay consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, supporting a cohesive page voice.