Slab Contrasted Bevi 7 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kotto Slab' by Picador (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, sporty, assertive, retro, headline, collegiate, impact, motion, nostalgia, authority, display legibility, bracketed, chunky, upright stress, soft corners, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, powerful footprint. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with thick main stems and flattened slab terminals that read as bracketed and slightly sculpted rather than purely geometric. The italic slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, producing a forward rhythm; counters are relatively tight, and joins feel robust and slightly rounded. The uppercase is blocky and stable, while the lowercase shows a mix of sturdy bowls and angled terminals that keep the texture lively at large sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, poster titles, sports or team branding, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for editorial display subheads where a confident, vintage-leaning slab serif voice is desired, though the dense weight favors larger sizes and generous line spacing.
The tone is bold and energetic, with a classic, poster-like swagger. Its forward slant and chunky slabs suggest motion and confidence, evoking vintage athletic lettering and mid-century display typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a forward, energetic stance while retaining the familiar structure and authority of a slab serif. It prioritizes strong presence, legibility at display sizes, and a lively, athletic rhythm.
The numerals are full and weighty with the same slanted stance, and the overall spacing produces a dark, emphatic color in text. Letterforms maintain strong horizontals and firm baseline anchoring, helping the design feel grounded even with the italic angle.