Slab Contrasted Abba 7 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith, 'Calanda' by Hoftype, 'Brignell Slab' by IB TYPE Inc., 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill, and 'Museo Slab' by exljbris (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, industrial, heritage, assertive, athletic, impact, stability, clarity, tradition, slab serifs, bracketed, blocky, sturdy, compact counters.
A heavy, all-purpose slab serif with chunky, mostly bracketed serifs and a strong rectangular backbone. Strokes are generally robust with modest modulation, producing dense color and a steady rhythm in text. The design favors broad proportions and large, open apertures where possible, while many letters keep compact internal counters that reinforce the bold, sturdy texture. Terminals are crisp and squared, and the figures share the same weighty, workmanlike construction.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and branding where a dense, authoritative voice is needed. It can also work for short editorial blocks, pull quotes, and packaging copy, especially when you want a traditional slab-serif presence with strong impact.
The overall tone is confident and no-nonsense, with a traditional, press-like solidity that reads as practical and dependable. Its strong slabs and dark texture add a slightly rugged, industrial flavor that can also feel collegiate or athletic in display settings.
This font appears intended to deliver a bold slab-serif voice that remains legible and orderly while projecting strength. The broad proportions, sturdy serifs, and restrained contrast suggest a design built for clear, high-impact typography across both display and supporting text roles.
In the sample text the weight and serif mass create a continuous, emphatic line, making spacing and word shapes feel tightly knit and impactful. The numerals and capitals appear designed to match the same blunt, structural logic, supporting consistent emphasis across headings and mixed-case composition.