Slab Square Loko 7 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, title cards, retro, futuristic, dramatic, playful, ornamental, display impact, stylistic flair, brand voice, title emphasis, swashy, ink-trap, cutout, flared, sculpted.
A sculpted, display-oriented slab with a pronounced forward slant and extreme thick–thin modulation. The letterforms are built from broad, curved strokes interrupted by sharp internal cutouts that read like triangular notches and teardrop counters, creating a distinctive “carved” look. Serifs are bold and blocky, often flaring into wedge-like terminals, while many joins pinch into narrow waists that heighten the contrast. Counters tend to be small and stylized, and the overall rhythm alternates between heavy black masses and crisp white incisions, producing a lively, graphic texture across words and lines.
Best suited for short, prominent settings such as headlines, posters, title sequences, event graphics, and logo or wordmark work where the sculpted details can be appreciated. It can also add character to packaging or branding accents, especially when used large with generous spacing. For longer passages or small sizes, the ornamental cutouts and high contrast are likely to reduce legibility.
The font projects a bold, theatrical personality with a retro-futurist edge—part 70s poster energy, part sci‑fi title treatment. Its dramatic modulation and ornamental cut-ins feel kinetic and expressive, lending a playful sense of motion even in static text. The overall tone is attention-seeking and stylish rather than restrained or utilitarian.
This design appears intended as a statement display slab that merges bold, squared terminals with ornamental, cutout-driven detailing. The goal seems to be creating instantly recognizable silhouettes and a dynamic, stylized texture across text, prioritizing personality and impact over neutral readability.
In the sample text, the strong internal cutouts create distinctive silhouettes but also add visual noise, so spacing and size become important for clarity. The numerals follow the same carved, high-contrast logic and read as cohesive display figures. The slant and heavy top/bottom masses emphasize horizontal flow, giving lines a fast, sweeping cadence.