Slab Normal Okbow 8 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Gaspo Slab' by Latinotype, 'Metronic Slab Pro' by Mostardesign, and 'Core Slab M' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, sturdy, industrial, confident, classic, friendly, impact, stability, utility, readability, classic slab, blocky, compact, bracketed, poster-ready, high-impact.
A heavy slab-serif with compact proportions and a strong, even stroke weight. Serifs are broad and mostly squared with subtle rounding and gentle bracketing at joins, giving the letterforms a solid, engineered feel rather than a sharp, chiseled one. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are small, creating a dense texture in text while keeping clear silhouettes. Curves (C, G, S, O) are smooth and slightly squared-off at terminals, and the overall rhythm is consistent and robust across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to headlines and short copy where a strong, anchored texture is desired, such as posters, signage, and packaging. Its dense, slab-serif shapes also work well for bold branding applications where a classic, workmanlike voice is needed.
The tone is bold and dependable, with a utilitarian, no-nonsense presence that still reads approachable due to softened corners and rounded transitions. It evokes workwear signage and traditional print display—confident, steady, and built to stand up at large sizes.
Designed to deliver a straightforward, high-impact slab-serif look with reliable legibility and a cohesive, sturdy texture. The softened corners and subtle bracketing suggest an intent to balance industrial strength with an approachable, print-friendly character.
The lowercase shows sturdy, straight-sided forms with pronounced slabs on stems (notably in i, l, n, m), while the numerals are wide and weighty with simple, legible construction. The overall color on the page is dark and uniform, emphasizing impact and stability over delicacy.