Slab Contrasted Fage 7 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, western, collegiate, industrial, poster, impact, heritage, ruggedness, display, blocky, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap, notched.
A heavy, block-constructed slab serif with compact counters, firm vertical stress, and squared terminals. Serifs are thick and strongly integrated into the stems, with small bracketed transitions and occasional notched/ink-trap-like cut-ins at joins and corners that add snap to the silhouettes. Curves (C, O, S) are broad and sturdy, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) stay weighty and angular, producing a consistent, dense texture. Figures are similarly robust and simplified, built for impact rather than fine detail.
Best suited to headlines, posters, labels, and signage where bold presence and fast recognition matter. It can also serve for logo wordmarks and packaging that want a tough, heritage display feel, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the interior details stay clear.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a distinctly American display flavor that reads as western-meets-athletic. Its chunky slabs and cut-in details give it a confident, slightly rugged voice—more headline and signage than refined editorial.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif backbone, blending industrial sturdiness with decorative cut-ins for extra character. It prioritizes silhouette strength and a confident rhythm, making it feel tailored to attention-grabbing display typography.
Spacing and rhythm favor large sizes: the dark mass and tight internal spaces create strong horizontal bars and a pronounced “stamp” effect in text. The lowercase maintains the same sturdy, blocky DNA as the caps, keeping mixed-case settings cohesive and emphatic.