Slab Contrasted Roto 7 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, 'Quitador' by Linotype, 'Certo' by Monotype, 'Exo Slab Pro' by Polimateria, 'Quadon' by René Bieder, 'Netra' by Sign Studio, and 'Chercher' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, signage, packaging, sporty, western, poster, confident, retro, impact, vintage poster, sturdy branding, headline emphasis, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap like, rounded corners, sturdy.
A heavy, block-constructed slab serif with prominent rectangular serifs and softly bracketed joins. Strokes are broadly even with only mild contrast, and many corners are subtly rounded, giving the shapes a dense, friendly mass rather than a sharp mechanical edge. Counters are compact and apertures tend to be tight, producing strong color on the line; diagonals (V/W/X/Y) read sturdy and squared-off, while curves (C/O/S) are full and weighty. Overall widths feel generous with a slightly irregular, workhorse rhythm typical of display slabs.
Best suited for headlines, titles, and short statements where maximum presence is desired. It works well for sports and team identity, event posters, labels/packaging, and signage-style applications, especially when a vintage slab-serif flavor is wanted. Use generous tracking and leading if setting multi-line copy to keep the heavy texture from feeling crowded.
The tone is bold and extroverted, with a classic poster sensibility that hints at collegiate athletics and vintage Western/wood-type signage. It feels confident, durable, and attention-grabbing—more about impact and character than refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, traditional slab-serif voice with a slightly softened, print-inspired finish—optimized for display use where bold silhouettes, sturdy serifs, and a vintage poster rhythm carry the message at a glance.
At large sizes the chunky serifs and compact counters create a commanding texture; in longer text, the density can build quickly, especially where rounds and verticals repeat. Numerals match the same blocky, sign-painter energy, keeping a consistent, headline-forward voice across letters and figures.