Slab Contrasted Dyma 7 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, vintage, playful, western, chunky, friendly, display impact, retro revival, signage clarity, warmth, bracketed, rounded, bulbous, soft corners, heavy serifs.
A heavy slab serif with large, rounded forms and generously bracketed serifs that feel molded rather than sharply cut. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with slightly tapered joins and softly swelling curves that create a lively, hand-set poster rhythm. Counters are relatively compact and the terminals lean toward blunted, bulb-like endings, giving the letters a dense, punchy silhouette. Spacing reads moderately open for the weight, supporting clear word shapes in display settings.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium display copy where its bold texture and nostalgic character can carry the message. It works well for posters, storefront signage, product packaging, and branding that aims for a handcrafted, retro feel. For longer passages, it’s most effective at larger sizes and with generous line spacing to avoid a dark, continuous color.
The overall tone is nostalgic and showy, evoking old poster lettering, circus/barker signage, and Western-influenced display type. Its soft, chunky details keep it friendly and approachable rather than severe, with a slightly quirky, characterful bounce across lines.
The design appears intended as an attention-grabbing display slab that references historic wood type and poster traditions, combining sturdy slabs with softened, rounded shaping for a more approachable voice. Its strong silhouettes and decorative modulation prioritize personality and impact over neutrality.
Capitals and numerals present strong, stable blocks with prominent slabs, while lowercase keeps a similarly robust texture that can quickly dominate a page. The design’s rounded bracketing and swelling curves are the defining signature, producing a warm, inked look even in solid black.