Slab Contrasted Onga 7 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, logotypes, headlines, signage, packaging, western, industrial, retro, playful, bold, display impact, vintage flavor, signage tone, distinctive texture, blocky, bracketed, rounded, notched, heavy.
A heavy, block-driven slab with large, squared forms, softened by rounded corners and generous curves on bowls and shoulders. Slab terminals are prominent and often slightly bracketed into the stems, creating a sturdy, poster-like silhouette. Many glyphs show distinctive interior cut-ins and small notches at joins and terminals, giving the face a carved, stencil-adjacent texture without fully breaking strokes. Counters are compact and geometric, spacing is tight and punchy, and the overall rhythm favors strong verticals with simplified diagonals and angular joins.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding where impact and personality are priorities. It will also work well on signage and packaging that want a retro or western-leaning flavor, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the interior notches and slab terminals stay crisp and intentional.
The tone is assertive and attention-grabbing, with a clear nod to vintage display typography. The notched detailing and chunky slabs add a crafted, workwear feel—part western signpaint, part industrial placard—while the rounded bowls keep it friendly rather than severe.
This design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that blends classic block lettering with decorative cut-in details to create instant recognition. The consistent heaviness and compact counters suggest it was drawn to remain bold and legible while still delivering a distinctive, carved look.
Uppercase letters read particularly monumental and uniform, while the lowercase introduces more idiosyncratic shapes and occasional single-storey constructions that reinforce a hand-cut display vibe. Numerals are similarly weighty and compact, designed to hold their shape in large settings where the notches and slab terminals become character features.