Slab Contrasted Hopi 7 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kaytek Slab' and 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, 'Sybilla Multiverse' and 'Sybilla Pro' by Karandash, 'Bree Serif' by TypeTogether, and 'Bommer Slab' and 'Bommer Slab Rounded' by dooType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, display ads, confident, athletic, retro, punchy, friendly, impact, energy, headline focus, brand presence, retro flavor, bracketed, rounded, compact, sturdy, ink-trap-like.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact proportions and strongly bracketed serifs that read as sturdy blocks rather than hairline terminals. Strokes are thick and slightly modulated, with rounded joins and softened corners that keep the dense weight from feeling brittle. Curves are generous and full, counters are relatively open for such a dark style, and the overall rhythm is energetic, with subtle width changes across letters and very assertive numerals.
Best suited to display settings where strong emphasis is needed: headlines, posters, sports-leaning identities, packaging callouts, and bold editorial promos. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes, but its heavy color suggests giving it ample size and spacing for comfortable reading.
The tone is bold and upbeat, combining vintage headline character with an athletic, poster-like punch. Its italic slant and chunky slabs create a sense of motion and confidence, while the rounded details add approachability rather than severity.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a recognizable slab-serif voice, using an italic stance and rounded, bracketed slabs to project energy and reliability. It prioritizes bold readability and a distinctive, retro-leaning presence for attention-grabbing typography.
In the sample text, the dense color forms a strong horizontal texture and the slabs remain clearly articulated at larger sizes. The design favors impact and personality over delicate detailing, with a consistent, robust silhouette across capitals, lowercase, and figures.