Slab Normal Ahje 7 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic', 'Dharma Slab', and 'Rama Slab' by Dharma Type; 'Gravtrac' by Typodermic; and 'Antique XX' by Wooden Type Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logotypes, industrial, vintage, assertive, no-nonsense, condensed, space-saving impact, sturdy display, utilitarian clarity, slab serif, rectilinear, blocky, tall, tight tracking.
A condensed slab-serif design built from strong, rectilinear strokes and compact counters. The letterforms are tall and tightly proportioned, with blunt slab terminals and squared-off joins that keep the rhythm even and mechanical. Curves are minimized and simplified, giving round letters a slightly squarish feel, while the overall texture stays solid and uniform across upper- and lowercase and numerals.
This font performs best in display roles where space is tight but impact is needed, such as posters, headlines, packaging panels, and signage. It can also suit short subheads, labels, and logo wordmarks that benefit from a tall, compact silhouette.
The tone reads industrial and vintage, with an assertive, poster-ready presence. Its condensed build and blunt slabs evoke utilitarian signage and old-style display typography, projecting strength and directness rather than delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver a sturdy, space-efficient slab-serif voice for bold display typography. Its simplified geometry and consistent, blunt finishing prioritize clarity and punch in condensed settings.
In text samples, the heavy vertical emphasis produces a strong “stripe” texture, especially in dense words and all-caps settings. The numerals share the same condensed, upright construction, supporting consistent set-width color for compact headlines and labels.