Slab Contrasted Piho 7 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' by 38-lineart, 'Clab' and 'EB Mensch' by Eko Bimantara, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Netra' by Sign Studio, and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, confident, retro, industrial, editorial, impact, authority, heritage, readability, display, blocky, bracketed, chunky, compact, ink-trapless.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions and dense color on the page. Strokes are predominantly uniform, with only modest modulation, and the terminals resolve into strong, squared slabs that read as slightly bracketed rather than razor-sharp. Curves are generous and rounded in bowls and counters, while joins and corners stay robust, producing a solid, carved look. The lowercase is straightforward and sturdy, with a single-storey ‘a’ and a compact ‘e’, and the numerals follow the same bold, stable construction for high-impact setting.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short blocks of text where strong presence is needed. It can work well for branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from a bold, heritage-inflected slab voice, especially at medium-to-large sizes where counters and serifs stay clear.
The overall tone is assertive and dependable, with a workmanlike, vintage-leaning character. Its thick slabs and broad shapes evoke poster typography and traditional print heft, projecting confidence and practicality rather than delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold slab-serif voice with traditional, print-forward authority. It emphasizes solidity, legibility at display sizes, and a consistent, punchy texture suitable for attention-grabbing typography.
Spacing appears geared toward display clarity: wide letterforms and strong serifs create a pronounced horizontal rhythm, while the heavy weight keeps interiors relatively tight. In text, the face maintains an even, dark texture that favors impact and presence over airy refinement.