Slab Contrasted Diha 7 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, signage, retro, confident, playful, rugged, loud, display impact, retro flavor, brand voice, poster energy, slab serif, bracketed, ink-trap feel, soft corners, ball terminals.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with pronounced stroke modulation and chunky, bracketed serifs. The letterforms are broad and compact in their counters, with rounded joins and softened corners that give the black shapes a slightly cushioned, inked-in look. Curves are full and bulbous (notably in C, G, O, S, and the numerals), while verticals remain strong and stable; several lowercase letters show lively, calligraphic-like entry/exit strokes and occasional ball terminals. Overall rhythm is dense and punchy, with tight interior spaces and sturdy slab endings that hold together well at display sizes.
Best suited for display typography where impact is key—posters, large headlines, storefront-style signage, packaging, and brand marks that want a retro, robust voice. It can also work for short callouts or pull quotes, but the dense forms and tight counters suggest keeping body text sizes generous.
The tone reads as vintage and attention-grabbing, blending a traditional slab-serif backbone with a more animated, poster-like swagger. It feels bold and theatrical rather than formal, suggesting classic Americana and mid-century advertising while keeping a friendly, slightly mischievous energy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a classic slab-serif structure, adding softened shaping and animated details to feel more handcrafted and expressive. It aims to evoke vintage print and sign aesthetics while remaining bold and legible in short, prominent lines of text.
Uppercase forms lean toward blocky, sign-painting proportions, while the lowercase introduces more personality through rounded terminals and springy shoulders. The figures are notably weighty and highly stylized, with strong curvature and distinctive slab finishes that emphasize impact over neutrality.