Slab Contrasted Fana 7 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, retro, friendly, assertive, chunky, impact, nostalgia, approachability, display emphasis, rounded, soft corners, bracketed, heavy serifs, compact counters.
A heavy, rounded slab serif with thick, blocky stems and softly chamfered corners throughout. Serifs are broad and strongly bracketed, giving letters a cushioned, stamped look rather than a sharp geometric one. Curves are generously rounded, apertures tend to be small, and joins are smooth, producing compact internal counters and a dense overall texture. The rhythm feels slightly bouncy due to varied character widths and the bulbous terminals on several lowercase forms.
Best suited to display work where impact and personality are desired—headlines, posters, logos/wordmarks, packaging, and storefront or event signage. It can also work for short callouts and labels where a bold, friendly tone is appropriate, but the dense shapes suggest avoiding long passages at smaller sizes.
The tone is cheerful and nostalgic, evoking vintage signage and bold editorial display. Its weight and soft geometry make it feel approachable but emphatic—more fun and folksy than formal. The overall impression is confident, chunky, and slightly whimsical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch while staying warm and approachable, using oversized slabs, rounded shaping, and compact counters to create a retro, sign-painterly voice that holds attention in titles and brand-facing applications.
In text settings the dense color and tight counters create a strong presence, especially at larger sizes where the rounded slab details read clearly. The numerals match the same chunky, softened construction, supporting a cohesive headline palette.