Slab Contrasted Osji 7 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Codename FX' by Differentialtype, 'Ciutadella Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'FF Zine Slab Display' by FontFont, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Sanchez Condensed' by Latinotype, and 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, confident, athletic, industrial, retro, authoritative, impact, stability, signage clarity, display presence, vintage flavor, slab serif, bracketed serifs, robust, compact, blocky.
This typeface is a heavy, sturdy slab serif with broad, rectangular forms and clearly bracketed slabs on major stems. Curves are generously rounded but remain tightly controlled, creating a compact rhythm and strong color on the page. Counters tend to be moderately closed, terminals are blunt, and joins are firm, giving the alphabet a dense, impact-oriented texture. The lowercase shows a utilitarian, workmanlike construction with a single-storey “g” and a plain, sturdy “a,” while figures are wide and weighty with strong baseline presence.
It performs best in display applications such as headlines, posters, and impactful branding where the heavy slabs and compact shapes can drive emphasis. It also suits signage and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, high-presence voice, particularly at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is bold and declarative, projecting strength and reliability with a slightly vintage, poster-like attitude. Its blocky slabs and compact curves evoke familiar signage and athletic or institutional lettering, making it feel assertive and straightforward rather than delicate or expressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a solid slab-serif backbone, balancing rounded bowls with blunt, structured serifs for clarity and force. It prioritizes strong silhouette and consistent, poster-ready texture over delicate detail.
At text sizes the weight creates a dark, continuous texture, and the slab details remain prominent, especially in capitals. The design reads best when given breathing room, as the dense counters and strong horizontals can visually tighten in longer paragraphs.