Slab Contrasted Dimi 7 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, retro, western, sporty, punchy, confident, display impact, retro flavor, rugged warmth, headline clarity, brand presence, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap, soft corners, bouncy.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes show a clear thick–thin rhythm, with substantial, bracketed slabs and softly rounded joins that keep the texture from feeling rigid. The letterforms have a slightly carved, ink-trap-like handling in tight corners and terminals, producing sturdy silhouettes and a strong, high-ink presence. Numerals and lowercase share the same chunky, buoyant construction, with prominent bowls and short, assertive serifs that maintain consistent weight across the set.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, branding marks, packaging, and signage where a strong, vintage-leaning voice is desired. It can work for short bursts of copy—taglines, pull quotes, and titles—especially when ample size and spacing preserve counter clarity.
The overall tone is bold and extroverted, blending a vintage Americana/western poster feel with a lively, athletic slant. It reads as energetic and friendly rather than severe, with a confident, attention-grabbing voice suited to headlines and bold statements.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a slanted, wide, slab-serif structure that evokes classic poster and workwear typography. Its sculpted terminals and bracketed slabs suggest a balance of ruggedness and approachability, optimized for bold display communication.
The italic angle and wide stance create a rolling rhythm in lines of text, while the dense color can close up at smaller sizes due to tight counters. The design’s distinctive slabs and sculpted corners make it most effective where its silhouette can be appreciated.