Slab Contrasted Vape 7 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Unit Slab' by FontFont, 'Dobro' by Sudtipos, and 'Adelle' and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, bold, confident, vintage, editorial, collegiate, impact, tradition, authority, readability, bracketed, blocky, robust, rounded, compact.
A heavy, compact slab serif with broad, bracketed serifs and noticeably rounded joins that soften its otherwise blocky geometry. Strokes show clear but not extreme contrast, with strong vertical stems and sturdy horizontals, producing a dense, even typographic color. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend to be closed, while terminals and serifs have a slightly sculpted, wedge-like finish that gives the letters a carved, inked-in presence. The lowercase is sturdy and fairly upright with short extenders, supporting a tight rhythm in text and a commanding silhouette in display sizes.
Well suited for headlines, posters, and branding where strong presence and quick recognition are needed. It also fits packaging and labels that benefit from a traditional, sturdy look, and works effectively for short blocks of text or pull quotes where its dense color can be used as a deliberate emphasis.
The overall tone is assertive and traditional, with a vintage editorial feel that reads as established and dependable. Its weight and slab structure suggest classic American print vernacular—part newspaper headline, part collegiate signage—projecting confidence and authority without feeling delicate or refined.
Likely drawn to deliver a high-impact slab serif optimized for display and headline use, balancing strong slabs with rounded brackets to maintain warmth and legibility. The design appears aimed at evoking classic print and signage conventions while staying clean and consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
In the sample text, the weight and tight counters create strong emphasis and high impact, especially in mixed-case settings. The numerals and capitals carry a poster-like solidity, and the rounded bracket transitions help keep large black areas from feeling overly harsh.