Slab Square Yiku 7 is a very bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'MC Cranax', 'MC Groghrz', 'MC Morlix', and 'MC Wavety' by Maulana Creative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, titles, industrial, gothic, noir, authoritative, poster-ready, space-saving, maximum impact, dramatic tone, vintage poster, condensed, rectilinear, architectural, monolinear feel, spurred serifs.
A sharply condensed, rectilinear display face built from tall vertical stems and tight proportions. Strokes resolve into flat, square-ended terminals with slab-like serifs that read as compact blocks, giving the outlines a carved, mechanical rigidity. Contrast is expressed through extremely heavy verticals paired with much lighter horizontal links and mid-bars, producing a staccato rhythm and pronounced internal counters. Curves are minimized and often faceted, with pointed joins and narrow apertures that emphasize a stacked, columnar texture across lines.
Best suited to short-form display settings such as posters, headlines, title treatments, and branding marks where the compressed width and strong vertical rhythm can be a feature. It can also work on packaging or labels that benefit from a bold, authoritative voice, especially when set with generous tracking to open up the dense texture.
The overall tone is stern and theatrical, mixing industrial signage energy with a gothic, noir edge. Its narrow, towering forms feel imposing and ceremonial, projecting authority and drama rather than softness or neutrality.
The design appears intended as a high-impact condensed display font that maximizes presence in minimal horizontal space. By combining square slab terminals with sharply reduced curves and pronounced vertical emphasis, it aims to deliver a rigid, dramatic silhouette that reads as both vintage-inspired and industrial.
Spacing appears intentionally tight, reinforcing a dense, vertical texture that can look almost like bars or architectural columns at text sizes. The square serifs and abrupt terminals create strong baseline and cap-line emphasis, while the angular detailing adds a slightly menacing, vintage-poster character.