Slab Contrasted Abzu 7 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cornpile' and 'Cornpile Variable' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, playful, circus, vintage, poster, quirky, attention, retro charm, theatricality, display impact, personality, wedge serifs, soft corners, ink-trap feel, bouncy baseline, chunky.
This typeface is a heavy, compact slab-serif with chunky strokes and softly sculpted, wedge-like terminals. The letterforms show subtle, irregular flare at joins and serifs that creates a slightly hand-cut, woodtype-like texture without becoming truly rough. Counters are relatively small and round, and many glyphs have gently bowed sides that introduce a buoyant rhythm. The lowercase is sturdy and simple with short ascenders/descenders, while numerals are bold and blocky, matching the overall mass and footprint.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, headlines, event graphics, and storefront-style signage where its bold slabs and animated shapes can be appreciated. It can also work well for short packaging statements or logo wordmarks, especially when a vintage, showy voice is desired.
The overall tone feels lively and theatrical, with a friendly eccentricity that reads as retro display. Its bouncy shapes and emphatic slabs suggest carnival posters, vintage packaging, and headline typography meant to grab attention with character rather than neutrality.
The design appears intended to reinterpret bold slab-serif display typography with a playful, slightly irregular woodtype sensibility—prioritizing impact, personality, and a memorable silhouette over long-form readability.
Spacing and silhouettes feel intentionally uneven in a controlled way, creating a rhythmic “wobble” across lines in text samples. The heavy color and compact counters make it most effective when given room—larger sizes or generous leading help preserve clarity.