Slab Contrasted Onku 7 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Playbill' by Bitstream, 'Westward JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Buffalo Circus' and 'Buffalo Western' by Kustomtype, and 'French Clarendon Expanded' by Wooden Type Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logos, packaging, western, circus, vintage, playful, rugged, attention, theming, heritage, space-saving, display, tuscan, flared, notched, condensed.
A condensed, heavy display face with slab-like terminals that are dramatically shaped: stems and serifs show characteristic inward notches and subtle flaring, creating a Tuscan-style silhouette. The stroke structure stays largely straight and vertical, with rounded bowls on letters like O and Q for contrast against the angular, cut-in details. Counters are relatively tight and the interior notches carve out small pockets, giving the forms a chiseled, poster-ready rhythm. The overall spacing looks compact, with assertive vertical emphasis and crisp, high-impact silhouettes in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to large-size applications where the distinctive notched slabs can be appreciated: posters, headlines, labels, storefront-style signage, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for short pull quotes or section headers when a vintage showcard tone is desired, but it is likely too assertive for extended body text.
The face evokes classic show-poster lettering with a frontier and sideshow flavor—confident, attention-grabbing, and slightly theatrical. Its carved notches and bold presence suggest heritage signage and old-time display printing rather than quiet, contemporary minimalism.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow footprint while referencing historical display traditions. The notched, flared slab terminals add character and instant recognizability, helping short words and titles stand out with a strong, themed voice.
Uppercase forms read especially strong due to their tall, straight stems and bracketless slab terminals, while the lowercase retains the same decorative cuts without becoming overly ornate. Numerals are similarly weighty and compact, with simplified, poster-like construction that keeps them legible at display sizes.