Slab Contrasted Abna 7 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype and 'Emy Slab', 'Sanchez', 'Sanchez Slab', and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, confident, sturdy, classic, authoritative, impact, authority, readability, tradition, editorial voice, slab serif, blocky, bracketed, robust, dense.
A robust slab serif with heavy, squared serifs and broadly proportioned letterforms. Strokes stay mostly even with subtle modulation, giving the type a solid, compact color on the page. The serifs read as firm and slightly bracketed, and the curves (notably in rounds like C, O, and S) are generous but tightly controlled. Counters are moderately open and the overall fit feels steady and intentional, creating a strong, rhythmic texture in both caps and lowercase.
It performs best in headlines, subheads, and short blocks of display text where its slab serifs and strong presence can carry the layout. The sturdy forms also suit editorial styling, packaging, and branding systems that need a dependable, traditional voice with high visual impact.
The font conveys a confident, no-nonsense tone with a traditional print sensibility. Its weighty slabs and sturdy construction suggest reliability and authority, while the rounded joins keep it from feeling overly harsh. Overall it feels suited to established, editorial, and institutional voices.
The design appears intended to deliver a durable, print-forward slab serif look that remains readable and impactful at display sizes. Its consistent weight and firm serifs aim to create a confident typographic tone while keeping letterforms familiar and broadly legible.
In text, the heavy serifs and strong verticals create pronounced word shapes and a dense typographic color, especially at larger sizes. Numerals match the overall heft and simplicity, maintaining the same grounded, straightforward character as the letters.