Slab Contrasted Pina 7 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shemekia' by Areatype, 'Alianza' by Corradine Fonts, 'Cargan' by Hoftype, 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype, and 'Madawaska' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, sportswear, assertive, industrial, retro, editorial, sporty, impact, authority, heritage, stability, legibility, blocky, chunky, square serif, bracketed, robust.
A heavy, slab-serif design with thick, rectangular serifs and sturdy, mostly vertical stems. Curves are full and rounded (notably in C, O, S, and numerals), while terminals and joins keep a squared-off, engineered feel. The serifs read as bold, block-like feet with subtle bracketing, producing a strong baseline and a compact, high-ink texture in text. Counters are moderately open for the weight, and the overall drawing balances broad, confident shapes with consistent, workmanlike detailing.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and bold editorial settings where a strong slab presence is desirable. It can also work well for branding and packaging that want a robust, heritage-leaning voice, and for sports or outdoor-themed graphics that benefit from clear, forceful letterforms.
The tone is confident and no-nonsense, with a classic print-and-poster energy. Its chunky slabs and dense color evoke a vintage editorial and industrial sensibility, suggesting strength, durability, and straightforward messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a traditional slab-serif structure, combining stout serifs and rounded bowls for a friendly-but-tough presence. It prioritizes strong silhouette, stable baseline rhythm, and a familiar vintage flavor for attention-grabbing typography.
In paragraph settings the strong serifs create a pronounced horizontal rhythm, and the weight produces a dark, emphatic typographic color. The numerals are similarly bold and rounded, matching the letterforms and reinforcing the font’s sturdy, display-forward character.