Slab Contrasted Wiba 7 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, sports branding, confident, retro, industrial, headline, collegiate, impact, heritage, authority, display strength, signage clarity, slabbed, blocky, compact, bracketed, ink-trap hints.
A heavy, wide slab serif with strong vertical stress and crisp, squared terminals. Stems are thick and assertive, while the serifs read as sturdy horizontal slabs with subtle bracketing, giving letters a carved, built-from-blocks feel. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are more closed than open, contributing to a dense, poster-like color. Rounded letters (C, O, G) keep smooth bowls but are anchored by firm slab cues, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) remain chunky and stable rather than sharp or delicate. The numerals match the uppercase in mass and stance, with bold, uncomplicated silhouettes designed to hold up at large sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and bold editorial or marketing statements where strong typographic presence is needed. It can also work well on packaging and signage, as well as sports- or heritage-leaning branding where sturdy slabs and a vintage weight convey authority.
The font projects a bold, no-nonsense tone with a distinctly vintage, print-forward character. Its chunky slabs and compact interior space suggest Americana and industrial signage, delivering a confident, commanding voice that feels at home in big, attention-grabbing settings.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif structure: wide proportions, emphatic serifs, and a dense typographic color that reads quickly. It prioritizes punchy display performance and a retro-industrial flavor over airy text typography.
Spacing and rhythm favor tight, powerful word shapes, with strong horizontal emphasis from the slab serifs. The contrast between thick stems and thinner internal joins adds snap without making the face feel delicate, keeping readability strongest in short lines and display use.