Slab Contrasted Abre 7 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Classic Round' and 'Classic XtraRound' by Durotype, 'Lenga' by Eurotypo, 'FF Unit Slab' by FontFont, 'Directa Serif' by Outras Fontes, 'Quiroga Serif Pro' by TipoType, and 'Haboro Slab Soft' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, signage, confident, traditional, sturdy, authoritative, impact, readability, authority, print tone, slab serif, bracketed serifs, robust, compact, high-ink.
A robust slab-serif with strongly bracketed serifs and a compact, weighty texture. Strokes are generally even with subtle modulation, while the slab terminals read as solid, squared-off anchors that give the forms a carved, workmanlike feel. Counters are moderately open but the overall color is dense, especially in rounded letters and numerals, creating a firm rhythm in text. Proportions feel pragmatic rather than calligraphic, with steady vertical stems, short-ish extenders, and consistent, blocky finishing throughout.
Well-suited for headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where a dense, emphatic serif texture is desirable. It can also work in short-to-medium editorial passages when a strong typographic voice is needed, and it translates effectively to posters, signage, and packaging that benefit from sturdy letterforms and clear structure.
The font conveys a confident, traditional tone with an editorial seriousness. Its heavy slabs and compact mass suggest reliability and authority, lending a slightly old-school, print-forward character that feels more institutional than playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, dependable slab-serif voice that stays legible while projecting authority. Its bracketed slabs and compact rhythm suggest a focus on print-like impact and a consistent, high-contrast-of-presence texture across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Uppercase shapes hold a strong, poster-like presence, while lowercase maintains a sturdy readability with chunky joins and clear differentiation between similar forms. Numerals match the same emphatic, slab-terminated construction, keeping the typographic color consistent across mixed text and figures.