Slab Contrasted Abgu 7 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith, 'Cargan' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'Metronic Slab Pro' by Mostardesign, 'Exo Slab Pro' by Polimateria, 'Quadon' by René Bieder, 'Mayonez' by Sardiez, and 'Atletico' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, authoritative, industrial, traditional, collegiate, newspaper, impact, sturdiness, headline clarity, heritage tone, signage strength, bracketed, chunky, robust, blocky, compact.
A heavy, compact slab-serif with squared terminals and strongly bracketed slabs that read as sturdy blocks at display sizes. Strokes are largely uniform with subtle modulation, producing a dense, high-ink texture and a steady horizontal rhythm. Counters are relatively tight and the overall fit feels firm, with rounded interior joins and slightly softened corners keeping the forms from appearing overly rigid. Lowercase forms are sturdy and upright with conventional proportions and a sturdy, compact presence.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, posters, and short blocks of text where strong presence and clear structure are desired. It performs especially well in branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from a sturdy, traditional slab-serif character.
The tone is confident and workmanlike, evoking signage, editorial headlines, and institutional branding. Its thick slabs and compact massing create a no-nonsense, assertive voice with a classic, slightly vintage flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and legibility through heavy slabs, tight color, and conventional letter construction. It balances an industrial, print-forward sturdiness with enough rounding and bracketing to remain approachable in editorial and brand contexts.
Capitals are broad and stable, with prominent slabs that emphasize baselines and cap height. Numerals appear similarly weighty and straightforward, prioritizing solidity and impact over delicacy.