Slab Normal Otti 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dolmengi' by Ask Foundry, 'Clarity AOE' by Astigmatic, 'Boton' by Berthold, 'Kondolar' by Cadson Demak, 'Cargan' and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, and 'Amasis' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, sturdy, friendly, retro, confident, poster, impact, legibility, utility, display strength, blocky, bracketed, soft-cornered, compact, high-impact.
A heavy slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, punchy rhythm. The serifs are thick and largely rectangular, often with slight bracketing and softened corners that keep the shapes from feeling brittle. Strokes are consistently weighty with moderate contrast, and counters are relatively tight, emphasizing a dense, print-forward texture. Letterforms are straightforward and upright, with sturdy joins and simplified terminals that read cleanly at display sizes.
Best suited for large-scale applications where strong presence is needed—headlines, posters, signage, and bold branding systems. It also works well on packaging and labels where a sturdy, classic slab voice helps anchor layouts and improve shelf impact.
The tone is bold and approachable, combining a utilitarian workhorse feel with a distinctly retro, wood-type-inspired solidity. It communicates confidence and warmth rather than refinement, leaning toward energetic, headline-driven typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum legibility and authority at display sizes, using familiar slab-serif structure and softened details to stay friendly and versatile. Its straightforward shapes and consistent weight suggest a pragmatic font meant to perform reliably in attention-grabbing roles.
The numerals and capitals match the same chunky slab logic, producing an even, uniform color across lines. In the sample text, the heavy weight and tight internal spaces create strong visual impact, making spacing and line breaks an important part of achieving comfortable readability.