Slab Contrasted Wiso 7 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Polyphonic' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, branding, western, vintage, poster, confident, playful, impact, heritage, display, blocky, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap hints, high-impact.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with wide proportions and compact internal counters. The serifs are thick and squared with subtle bracketing, giving the shapes a sturdy, carved look rather than a razor-sharp mechanical finish. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation, and many joins and corners feel slightly softened, producing a robust, ink-friendly rhythm at display sizes. Lowercase forms are compact and rounded in places, with short ascenders/descenders and large, blunt terminals that reinforce the dense, headline-oriented color.
Best suited for posters, headlines, and display typography where impact and personality are priorities. It also fits packaging, labels, and branding systems that want a heritage or Western-tinged feel. In longer text, it will be most effective in short emphatic passages or large-size settings.
The overall tone reads as bold and assertive with a classic, Americana-leaning character. It suggests traditional signage and print ephemera, balancing seriousness with a friendly, slightly playful warmth. The strong slabs and wide stance create an attention-grabbing, no-nonsense voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a traditional slab-serif voice, combining wide, sturdy forms with controlled contrast for a familiar, vintage display look. Its construction prioritizes strong silhouettes and a confident rhythm suitable for attention-led typography.
The dense texture and tight counters make the type feel especially powerful in short bursts; letterforms maintain a consistent, weighty silhouette that holds up well in large settings. Numerals match the same chunky, poster-like construction, keeping the set visually unified.