Slab Contrasted Tyde 7 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Askan' and 'Danton' by Hoftype, 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm, and 'Mundo Serif' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, sturdy, friendly, vintage, confident, hearty, impact, legibility, nostalgia, warmth, authority, chunky, bracketed, softened, rounded, compact.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions and clearly bracketed, blocky serifs. Strokes are robust with gently rounded joins and softened corners that keep the texture warm rather than rigid. Counters are fairly open for the weight, and the overall rhythm is steady, with strong horizontal emphasis in letters like E, F, and T. The lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably a and g) and compact, sturdy shapes that read as deliberately solid in text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and signage where strong presence and quick recognition are needed. It can also work well for packaging and brand marks that want a sturdy, approachable voice. For long passages, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes or with generous spacing to avoid an overly dark text color.
The tone feels dependable and workmanlike with a friendly, slightly nostalgic character. Its bold presence and softened slab details evoke classic signage and editorial display typography, projecting confidence without becoming sharp or severe.
Likely intended as a bold slab-serif for display typography that balances authority with approachability. The bracketed slabs and softened geometry suggest a design aiming for classic, dependable impact—optimized for attention-grabbing titles and short, emphatic copy.
Numerals are wide and weighty, matching the letterforms with consistent slab terminals and a balanced, poster-ready color. In the sample text, the dense strokes create a strong typographic “stamp” effect, favoring impactful headlines over delicate, airy settings.