Slab Normal Vira 7 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ganges Slab' by ROHH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, editorial, industrial, retro, sturdy, confident, space saving, high impact, print display, sturdy readability, slab serif, condensed, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, tall capitals.
A condensed slab serif with tall, compact proportions and heavy, steady strokes. Serifs are bold and blocky with subtle bracketing, giving terminals a sturdy, anchored finish. Curves are tightened and slightly squared-off, and joins show a faint ink-trap-like notching that helps counters stay open at this weight. Spacing is relatively tight, creating an efficient, vertical rhythm that reads as dense and economical in text.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, posters, and packaging where space is limited but impact is required. It can also work for short editorial blocks or pull quotes, particularly when a dense, authoritative texture is desirable.
The tone is strong and utilitarian with a clear retro editorial flavor. It suggests printed ephemera—posters, headlines, and labels—where a compact, forceful voice is needed without feeling overly decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a narrow footprint, pairing bold slab-serifs with compact letterforms for efficient, high-impact typography reminiscent of print-oriented display work.
Capitals are especially tall and columnar, producing a striking, upright texture in all-caps settings. In mixed case, the font maintains a consistent, no-nonsense rhythm, with sturdy numerals that match the overall condensed stance.