Slab Contrasted Tilo 7 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, 'Precious Serif' by G-Type, 'Open Serif' by Matteson Typographics, 'Directa Serif' by Outras Fontes, 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute, and 'Bree Serif' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, signage, playful, retro, rustic, handmade, rowdy, display impact, retro flavor, handcrafted feel, friendly boldness, chunky, wedge serif, irregular, bouncy, soft corners.
A heavy, chunky slab serif with wedge-like terminals and subtly uneven contours that mimic hand-cut or printed letterforms. Strokes are thick with moderate, visible contrast, and the serifs read as blunt, flared blocks rather than crisp rectangular slabs. Letter widths vary noticeably, with slightly wavy baselines and inconsistent internal shapes that create a lively rhythm. Counters are compact and rounded, and joins often show softened corners that keep the texture dense and bold in text.
Well suited for posters, headlines, signage, and bold packaging where a distinctive, high-impact texture is desired. It can also work for branding marks and short promotional copy where the playful, rustic character is an advantage, rather than extended small-size reading.
The overall tone is spirited and slightly mischievous, with a vintage, poster-like energy. Its irregularities add warmth and personality, suggesting a handcrafted or analog print feel rather than a strictly geometric or corporate voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a friendly, vintage-leaning slab-serif voice, using controlled irregularity and wedge-like serifs to evoke handmade print and lively display typography.
In the sample text, the dark color and tight, chunky counters create strong color on the page, making the font most at home at display sizes. The numerals share the same weight and wedge-terminal behavior, maintaining a cohesive, bold texture across letters and figures.