Slab Contrasted Besi 7 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'FF Page Serif' by FontFont, and 'Siseriff' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, athletic, retro, confident, punchy, editorial, impact, motion, heritage, headline strength, brand presence, bracketed, ink-trap hints, rounded joins, compact, forward-leaning.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with broad, bracketed serifs and rounded terminals that soften the mass. Strokes show noticeable contrast for such a stout design, with sturdy verticals and slightly tapered joins that create an energetic, sculpted rhythm. Counters are moderately open and the shapes are compact, producing dense, emphatic word images; numerals and capitals maintain a consistent, blocky presence while keeping clear interior space for legibility. The overall texture is bold and even, with subtle shaping that prevents the letters from feeling purely geometric.
Best suited to display typography where impact is the priority: headlines, posters, sports and event branding, packaging callouts, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for short editorial subheads or pull quotes where a dense, energetic texture is desirable.
The font reads as assertive and sporty, with a vintage print flavor reminiscent of bold headlines, team graphics, and classic advertising. Its slanted stance adds urgency and motion, giving text a confident, “on the move” tone without becoming decorative.
Likely designed to deliver a forceful, attention-grabbing slab serif voice with a sense of motion and tradition. The intent appears to balance rugged headline weight with smoother, rounded shaping for approachability and consistent readability in large text.
The combination of stout slabs and rounded detailing gives it a friendly toughness—strong at display sizes yet not overly sharp. The italic angle is consistent across the set, and the slab treatment stays prominent even in the lowercase, reinforcing a cohesive, headline-driven personality.