Slab Contrasted Typy 7 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF More' by FontFont, 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, and 'Leida' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, book covers, packaging, retro, confident, industrial, scholarly, impact, authority, heritage, readability, branding, bracketed serifs, beavertail terminals, ink-trap feel, soft corners, robust.
A heavy, sturdy slab-serif with clearly bracketed slabs and a slightly softened, inked edge feel. Stems are thick and compact, with moderate stroke modulation that adds shaping without becoming delicate. Counters are relatively tight, giving the letters a dense, poster-ready color, while the curves stay rounded and controlled. Terminals and joins show subtle flare and wedge-like shaping in places, contributing to a classic, punchy rhythm across both cases and numerals.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium blocks of text where strong presence is desired. It works well for editorial design, book and album covers, posters, and packaging that benefits from a classic slab-serif voice and high visual impact.
The overall tone is assertive and traditional, with a vintage editorial flavor. It reads as dependable and workmanlike—more newspaper and collegiate than sleek or minimalist—projecting authority and a slightly nostalgic charm.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, authoritative slab-serif texture with enough contrast and shaping to stay lively at display sizes. Its bracketed slabs and dense color suggest a focus on strong branding and editorial emphasis rather than delicate, high-refinement typography.
Uppercase forms feel monumental and headline-oriented, while the lowercase maintains a steady, readable texture with sturdy serifs that help track along lines. Numerals match the weight and presence of the letters, supporting display use where figures need to hold their own.