Slab Contrasted Hodu 7 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Bandera' by AndrijType, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, 'Equip Slab' and 'Foro Rounded' by Hoftype, 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm, and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, retro, athletic, punchy, friendly, confident, impact, motion, vintage flair, display clarity, brand voice, slab serif, bracketed, ball terminals, rounded, compact counters.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and strongly bracketed slabs. Strokes show a clear, controlled contrast, with weight pooling at curves and joins that gives a slightly soft, inked feel despite the overall mass. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend toward closed, while curves are generously rounded; several lowercase forms use ball-like terminals and teardrop endings. The italics are drawn rather than mechanically slanted, producing lively rhythm and a forward-driving texture in words.
Best suited to large sizes where its dense weight, pronounced slabs, and italic motion can read as intentional style—headlines, posters, sports and event identities, packaging front panels, and bold signage. It can also work for short bursts of copy such as pull quotes or subheads where a strong, energetic voice is desired.
The tone is bold and extroverted, combining vintage display energy with a sporty, poster-like confidence. Its rounded details and chunky slabs keep it approachable, while the strong weight and slant add urgency and motion.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a fast, forward-leaning stance and sturdy slab structure, balancing retro display charm with a contemporary, high-energy feel. The rounded terminals and bracketed serifs appear intended to soften the heaviness and maintain legibility in big, bold settings.
The letterforms emphasize punchy silhouettes and pronounced entry/exit strokes, creating a textured word shape with noticeable bounce. Numerals match the headline character, with similarly weighty forms and rounded joins that keep them consistent in impact.