Slab Contrasted Oslu 7 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Serifa' by Bitstream, 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'ITC Batak' and 'Magnus' by ITC, 'Polyphonic' and 'Rude Slab ExtraCondensed' by Monotype, 'Centima Pro' by TipografiaRamis, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, mastheads, signage, western, editorial, assertive, traditional, sturdy, impact, heritage, display, clarity, bracketed, slab serif, ball terminals, ink-trap feel, high-contrast accents.
A heavy slab serif with broad, bracketed terminals and a compact, punchy color on the page. Stems are robust and mostly low-contrast, while joins and curves introduce slightly sharper modulation that adds snap without turning delicate. Counters are relatively tight and the lowercase uses rounded bowls with occasional ball-like terminals (notably on letters like a and f), giving a softened finish against the square slabs. The overall rhythm is solid and blocky, with wide shoulders and confident horizontals that read strongly in display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, mastheads, and packaging where a strong slab-serif voice is needed. It also works well for signage and short callouts, particularly when you want a vintage-leaning, high-impact presence. For longer passages, it will typically perform better as display text with comfortable spacing.
The font projects a classic, poster-forward personality with a hint of vintage Americana. Its big slabs and weighty shapes feel dependable and emphatic, while the rounded details keep it from feeling overly rigid. The result is an energetic, headline-ready tone suited to bold statements rather than quiet body text.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through thick slabs, compact counters, and a steady vertical stance, while using rounded terminals and slightly sharpened internal modulation to keep the forms lively. The emphasis is on bold, attention-grabbing typography that feels rooted in traditional printing and signage aesthetics.
In the sample text, the strong serifs and tight internal spaces create dense texture, especially in longer lines, which helps it hold attention but benefits from generous tracking and line spacing. Uppercase forms have a billboard-like presence, and the numerals share the same sturdy, squared-off sensibility for consistent typographic color.