Slab Square Unku 7 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic', 'Dharma Gothic Rounded', and 'Dharma Slab' by Dharma Type and 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, industrial, urgent, retro, masculine, maximum impact, space saving, speed emphasis, sturdy tone, condensed, oblique, blocky, square serif, high impact.
This typeface is an extremely condensed, heavy oblique slab design with a tall, upright structure that reads like stacked vertical blocks. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and terminals finish in square, slab-like feet and caps that keep edges crisp. Counters are tight and apertures are narrow, producing a compact, dense texture in lines of text. The slant is steady across caps and lowercase, and the overall rhythm is driven by strong verticals, flat ends, and short crossbars that emphasize speed and compression.
Best suited for large sizes where its condensed width and heavy strokes maximize impact—headlines, posters, event graphics, sports branding, and bold packaging callouts. It can work for signage and short labels when space is limited, but the dense texture suggests avoiding long passages of small text.
The overall tone is forceful and kinetic, combining a no-nonsense, industrial sturdiness with a fast, sporty slant. It feels assertive and attention-grabbing, suited to messaging that needs to look loud, tough, and direct. The condensed silhouette also carries a slightly retro poster and headline energy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in minimal horizontal space, using a consistent oblique angle and square slab terminals to project strength and speed. Its compact proportions and heavy color prioritize attention and presence over delicacy, aiming for bold display use.
In the samples, word shapes become a continuous dark band, with spacing and narrow counters doing most of the differentiation between letters. Numerals share the same tall, compressed build, maintaining a consistent, punchy color in mixed alphanumeric settings.