Slab Contrasted Faro 7 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logotypes, western, poster, confident, rugged, retro, attention, nostalgia, sturdiness, branding, blocky, chunky, bracketed, rounded, heavyweight.
A heavy, block-constructed slab serif with broad proportions and compact counters. The serifs are thick and strongly bracketed, giving joins a rounded, cushioned feel rather than sharp corners. Stroke endings are square and emphatic, with subtle modulation that shows up most in curved forms where bowls feel slightly softened and ink-trap-like notches appear at some inside joins. Lowercase shapes are sturdy and simplified, with single-storey a and g, a short, sturdy t, and a compact e; overall spacing is generous for a display face, keeping dense forms from clogging at larger sizes.
Best suited to large-scale display applications such as posters, bold editorial headings, storefront signage, and packaging where impact and personality are priorities. It can also work for short pull quotes or label-style typographic treatments, especially where a rugged, retro voice is desired.
The tone is bold, assertive, and nostalgic, recalling workwear labels, circus/broadside typography, and western-influenced signage. Its thick slabs and rounded brackets create a friendly toughness—confident and attention-grabbing without feeling sharp or formal.
Likely designed to deliver maximum presence with a classic slab-serif structure, balancing industrial sturdiness with softened, bracketed details for a more approachable display personality. The wide stance and simplified lowercase support punchy, readable typography in branding and headline settings.
The design favors strong silhouettes and consistent vertical rhythm, with wide capitals and substantial numerals that read well in headlines. Curves are intentionally chunky, and the interior shapes stay relatively small, reinforcing a solid, stamped look.