Slab Square Have 7 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shemekia' by Areatype, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'SK Reykjavik' by Salih Kizilkaya, and 'Hexi' by Sign Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, robust, industrial, retro, collegiate, impact, authority, display clarity, sturdy readability, blocky, sturdy, bracketless, heavy, compact.
A heavy slab serif with broad, square-shouldered construction and flat, rectangular serifs. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with rounded internal curves that soften the otherwise blocky silhouette. Terminals and joins are crisp and orthogonal, giving the letters a chiseled, poster-like presence; counters remain open and readable despite the weight. Proportions feel straightforward and workmanlike, with prominent serifs on capitals and a sturdy, compact lowercase that maintains strong rhythm in text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and bold editorial callouts where its heavy slabs and solid texture can carry visual authority. It also fits branding, packaging, and signage that benefit from a sturdy, traditional-industrial impression; for long passages, it will read most comfortably at larger sizes and with generous spacing.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, projecting a dependable, traditional feel with a hint of vintage and collegiate signage. Its sturdy geometry and emphatic slabs create an assertive voice suited to attention-grabbing statements rather than subtlety.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a clear, sturdy slab-serif voice, emphasizing strong structure, legibility at display sizes, and a classic, sign-painter/print-inspired solidity.
In running text, the strong serifs and dense color create a pronounced texture and a firm baseline, while round letters (like O/Q) retain smoothness that keeps the design from feeling overly rigid. Numerals match the same blocky, high-impact character, supporting consistent headline settings.