Slab Square Subob 7 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, rugged, energetic, retro, industrial, collegiate, impact, durability, attention, retro tone, bracketed, blocky, compact, angular, robust.
A heavy, slanted slab-serif with sturdy, block-like construction and compact counters. Strokes stay even and weighty, with little modulation, and the serifs read as thick, squared slabs with short bracket-like transitions. Curves are broad and simplified, while joins and terminals keep a firm, engineered feel; the overall rhythm is tight and punchy, emphasizing solid silhouettes and strong word shapes.
Best suited to display sizes where its chunky slabs and strong slant can project impact—headlines, posters, apparel graphics, and bold packaging. It can also work for short bursts of text such as labels, pull quotes, and signage where a rugged, energetic voice is desired.
The tone feels assertive and workmanlike, with a retro, poster-ready flavor. Its bold slant adds momentum and a slightly sporty attitude, while the chunky slabs keep it grounded and industrial rather than elegant.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a confident, forward-leaning stance, pairing sturdy slab serifs with simplified, high-ink shapes for clear reproduction and strong graphic character.
The rounded letters (like O/Q and the lowercases) remain open and legible despite the heavy weight, and the numerals match the same sturdy, forward-leaning stance. Overall spacing appears even and grid-friendly, reinforcing a disciplined, mechanical texture in lines of text.