Slab Contrasted Ihle 7 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Newslab', 'Sanchez', 'Sanchez Slab', and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype and 'Weekly' by Los Andes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, retro, confident, punchy, friendly, impact, motion, nostalgia, branding, emphasis, blocky, bracketed, rounded, compact, energetic.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with chunky, bracketed slab-like terminals and softly rounded corners. Strokes are robust with only modest modulation, producing a dense, high-impact texture. Counters are fairly open for the weight, and the overall rhythm is steady and muscular, with broad capitals and sturdy lowercase forms. The numerals match the letterforms’ mass and curvature, keeping a consistent, poster-ready color across mixed text.
Best suited to headlines, display settings, and branding where a strong, energetic presence is needed—such as sports identities, event posters, product packaging, and bold signage. It can also work for short callouts and subheads, though the dense weight suggests avoiding long passages at small sizes.
The face reads bold and assertive with a nostalgic, Americana-leaning tone. Its slanted stance and thick serifs add momentum and a sense of motion, giving it a confident, sporty voice that still feels approachable.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif flavor and a dynamic slant, balancing rugged solidity with rounded, friendly detailing. It aims for quick recognition and strong shelf or poster presence rather than quiet text neutrality.
Letter shaping favors strong silhouettes and clear wordforms at larger sizes, with prominent serifs and rounded joins that prevent the design from feeling harsh. The italic angle is pronounced enough to signal emphasis even in short headlines, while the heavy weight creates a compact, impactful line on the page.