Slab Contrasted Kaba 7 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, signage, packaging, industrial, authoritative, utilitarian, retro, compact impact, sturdy readability, print authority, utilitarian tone, slab serif, bracketed serifs, sturdy, compact, crisp.
A compact slab-serif with sturdy, mostly uniform strokes and pronounced rectangular serifs. The letterforms feel condensed and vertical, with tight internal counters and a disciplined rhythm in text. Serifs are substantial and often slightly bracketed, giving joins a firm, engineered look rather than a delicate or calligraphic one. Curves are controlled and somewhat squared-off, producing a crisp, print-oriented texture across both caps and lowercase.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other display roles where a compact slab serif can deliver impact without feeling overly decorative. It can also serve short-form editorial text, captions, or labels when a firm, traditional presence is desired, and works naturally for signage and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, no-nonsense texture.
The overall tone is serious and workmanlike, with a faint vintage publishing flavor. Its bold, blocky serifs and tight proportions convey authority and practicality, evoking headlines, signage, and utilitarian print where clarity and impact matter more than softness.
The design appears intended to provide a condensed, durable slab-serif voice that reads as structured and authoritative. It balances a classic print sensibility with a pragmatic build, aiming for strong word shapes and consistent texture in impactful typographic settings.
In the sample text the dense spacing and compact shapes create a dark, even typographic color, especially in mixed-case lines. Numerals appear straightforward and sturdy, matching the font’s squared, slab-serif construction and reinforcing its pragmatic voice.