Slab Contrasted Roba 7 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, 'Calanda' and 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry, 'Modum' by The Northern Block, and 'Rogliano' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, friendly, retro, assertive, collegiate, impact, heritage feel, bold readability, display voice, bracketed, blocky, soft corners, ink-trap hints, headline.
A heavy slab-serif with broad proportions and compact counters, built from strong vertical stems and chunky, bracketed serifs. Curves are full and slightly squared-off, giving round letters a sturdy, almost carved silhouette, while terminals and joins show subtle notches and cut-ins that add texture at display sizes. The rhythm is dense and emphatic, with generous weight throughout and clear, stable letterforms that keep their shape even in tightly set lines.
Best suited for display work where strong presence is needed: posters, headlines, event graphics, sports or club branding, and bold packaging labels. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes, but its dense color makes it less ideal for extended body text at small sizes.
The overall tone feels bold and dependable, with a warm, old-school flavor reminiscent of traditional print, signage, and athletic lettering. Its chunky slabs and softened geometry make it read as approachable rather than sharp, while still projecting confidence and impact.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a traditional slab-serif backbone—combining big, sturdy shapes with subtle cut-in detailing to keep the heavy weight from feeling overly blunt. It aims for clear readability in bold settings while evoking a classic, heritage-leaning display character.
The font’s thick joins and compact apertures create a dark color on the page, especially in paragraph settings, favoring short bursts of text over long reading. Numerals and capitals share the same blocky, poster-ready construction, reinforcing a consistent, high-impact voice across mixed copy.