Slab Contrasted Abho 7 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype; 'Brignell Slab' by IB TYPE Inc.; 'Corporative Slab', 'Sanchez', 'Sanchez Slab', and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype; and 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, confident, vintage, editorial, collegiate, sturdy, impact, readability, traditionality, authority, display, slab serif, bracketed, blocky, compact, robust.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad proportions, a strong baseline, and emphatic rectangular serifs that read as slightly bracketed rather than purely square-cut. Strokes stay largely even, with only modest modulation, giving the letters a dense, ink-on-paper solidity. Counters are generous but not airy, and the terminals feel blunt and deliberate; curves are full and rounded, while joins and shoulders stay sturdy and controlled. Overall spacing and rhythm produce a punchy, headline-first texture with clear, sturdy word shapes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and short-to-medium editorial copy where a strong, traditional voice is desirable. It can also work well for branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from bold slab serifs and a dependable, print-forward feel.
The tone is assertive and traditional, with a familiar editorial and collegiate flavor that suggests authority and reliability. Its bold, blocky slabs add a hint of vintage printing and signage, delivering impact without feeling overly decorative. The overall impression is practical, confident, and slightly old-school.
The design appears intended to provide a high-impact slab-serif for display and editorial contexts, combining robust construction with familiar, classic proportions. It prioritizes presence and clarity, aiming for a confident typographic tone that remains readable and controlled in real text.
The numerals and capitals carry a poster-like presence, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, readable skeleton that supports longer lines of copy at larger sizes. The sturdy serifs and strong horizontals create a consistent dark color across text, making it especially effective where a firm typographic voice is needed.