Slab Square Alpy 7 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, pull quotes, literary, classic, scholarly, retro, emphasis, editorial voice, classic styling, robust italics, slab serif, bracketed slabs, wedge joins, calligraphic stress, open counters.
A right-leaning slab serif with a generous horizontal footprint and sturdy, bracketed serifs that read as square-ended slabs with softened joins. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with heavier verticals and lighter connecting strokes, giving the letterforms a slightly calligraphic, oldstyle rhythm despite the robust slabs. Curves are broad and open, counters are spacious, and the overall spacing feels airy, producing a smooth text color at display and paragraph sizes. Numerals and capitals keep the same wide stance and steady baseline presence, emphasizing clarity and stability.
Well-suited to editorial design where an italic voice is needed for emphasis in headlines, deck copy, and pull quotes. Its wide proportions and strong slabs also make it effective for book and magazine titling, posters, and branding that wants a classic print sensibility with clear, sturdy letterforms.
The overall tone is literary and editorial, balancing dependable, traditional structure with an energetic italic slant. It suggests classic book typography and cultured print work, with a subtle vintage flavor and a confident, authoritative voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional italic reading experience reinforced by bold, stable slab serifs—combining the authority of a slab serif with the movement and emphasis of italic forms for expressive editorial typography.
The italic is expressive without becoming cursive: shapes remain fairly formal and upright in construction, while the slant and modulation provide motion. The wide proportions make the design feel expansive and legible, especially in headings, while the slab serifs keep it grounded.