Slab Contrasted Imne 7 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Newslab', 'Queulat', 'Sanchez', and 'Sanchez Slab' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, retro, confident, collegiate, robust, emphasis, impact, heritage, display, readability, bracketed, ink-trap, compact, angular, heavy.
This typeface is a heavy, right-leaning serif with prominent slab-like terminals and a sturdy, low-modulation stroke structure. Serifs are broad and mostly squared, often with subtle bracketing that softens joins and adds a printed, slightly inky feel. Counters are relatively open for the weight, while curves and bowls stay tight and controlled, giving the design a compact, durable texture in lines of text. The overall rhythm is energetic and forward, with crisp edges and occasional angled terminals that reinforce the italic motion.
It suits display roles where a firm, traditional voice is needed: headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and poster typography. The bold presence and slabby terminals also make it a good fit for branding and packaging that wants a vintage or institutional flavor, and for editorial layouts that benefit from a strong italic for emphasis.
The tone is assertive and traditional with a vintage, editorial edge—like classic sports, newspaper, or poster typography pushed into a punchy italic. It reads as confident and workmanlike rather than delicate, with a familiar, slightly nostalgic warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver an emphatic italic with classic slab-serif credibility—combining sturdy construction and clear, familiar letterforms with a forward-leaning, attention-getting stance for display and editorial emphasis.
The character set shown keeps a consistent, robust silhouette across caps, lowercase, and numerals, with strong baseline anchoring and a pronounced diagonal stress from the italic slant. Numerals share the same solid, slabbed construction, supporting a uniform color in mixed text.