Slab Contrasted Rosy 7 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'FF Kievit Slab' and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Equip Slab' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Corporative Slab' by Latinotype, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, signage, sports, western, collegiate, vintage, assertive, playful, impact, heritage, display, chunky, bracketed, rounded, soft corners, heavy serifs.
A heavy, blocky slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes are largely even, with gentle rounding at corners and noticeable bracketed transitions into the slabs, giving the forms a softened, carved feel rather than sharp, mechanical edges. The lowercase is sturdy and simplified, with stout terminals and a single-storey “a,” and the overall rhythm reads dense and punchy at text sizes. Numerals match the weight and width of the letters, maintaining the same robust, poster-ready color.
Well-suited for headlines, posters, and packaging where a dense, high-impact word shape is desirable. It also works for signage, event materials, and sports or campus-style identities that benefit from a classic slab-serif voice.
The tone feels bold and traditional, with a clear nod to poster and signage styles associated with Western and collegiate lettering. Its softened slabs and chunky silhouettes add an approachable, slightly playful character while still projecting confidence and impact.
The likely intention is to deliver a bold display slab with familiar, heritage cues—using softened bracketed slabs and broad shapes to create an attention-grabbing, readable style for branding and editorial titling.
The design prioritizes strong silhouette and uniform darkness on the page, making it especially effective in short strings and large settings. Tight apertures and small counters can make long passages feel compact, but they reinforce the font’s headline presence.