Slab Square Tabuh 7 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, retro, confident, energetic, sporty, impact, readability, display, heritage, bracketed, ink-trap hints, sturdy, bouncy, high-shouldered.
A sturdy italic slab with pronounced, squarish serifs and gently bracketed joins that soften the otherwise blocky construction. Strokes are heavy and consistent, with modest contrast and a clear rightward slant that creates a fast, forward rhythm. The letterforms are generously proportioned with open counters and rounded bowls, while terminals stay blunt and stable. Lowercase shows lively curves and slightly bouncy spacing; numerals are robust and compact, matching the text color of the letters.
Best suited to short-to-medium text where impact and character matter—headlines, deck copy, pull quotes, and promotional lines. The bold italic color and slab structure also work well for branding marks, packaging titles, and sports or vintage-inspired graphics, especially at display sizes.
The font projects an assertive, athletic confidence with a distinctly retro editorial flavor. Its slanted stance and chunky serifs feel energetic and promotional, suggesting motion and emphasis without becoming overly decorative.
Likely designed to deliver a forceful, legible italic with slab authority—combining headline punch with enough openness to remain readable in larger blocks of text. The mix of blunt terminals and softened joins suggests an aim for both ruggedness and smooth reading rhythm.
The overall texture stays dark and even in text, with clear differentiation between similar shapes (e.g., I/J, O/Q) aided by strong serifs and a crisp italic angle. The caps feel steady and headline-ready, while the lowercase adds a touch of warmth through rounded forms and softened transitions.