Slab Contrasted Ditu 7 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts and 'MC Eafist' by Maulana Creative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, retro, sporty, assertive, lively, headline, impact, attention, retro display, dynamic emphasis, brand voice, bracketed, ink-trap feel, round terminals, soft corners, compact counters.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with energetic rhythm and pronounced weight contrast. The serifs are chunky and bracketed, reading as sturdy slabs with softened joins rather than razor-sharp corners. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with thick main bodies and thinner connections, while curves are generously rounded, giving counters a plump, compact feel. Proportions are broad and open, and the italic slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, producing a forward-driving texture in text settings.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short emphatic text where the strong slabs and italic drive can take center stage. It also fits branding and packaging that want a bold, retro-leaning voice, and editorial display settings where a dense, attention-grabbing typographic color is desirable.
The overall tone feels vintage and punchy—confident, slightly playful, and built for impact. Its bold slabs and lively italic motion suggest classic advertising and athletic or collegiate energy without becoming overly formal.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display serif that combines stout slab stability with italic motion and noticeable stroke modulation. It prioritizes personality and punch over quiet neutrality, aiming for clear, energetic shapes that hold up in large sizes.
The lowercase includes single-storey forms (notably a and g), and many letters carry subtle notches and tapered transitions that add texture at display sizes. Numerals are weighty and expressive, with rounded bowls and strong diagonals that match the letterforms’ momentum.