Slab Contrasted Ishe 7 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, sturdy, retro, confident, workwear, editorial, impact, heritage, ruggedness, readability, slab serif, bracketed, blocky, compact, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad, squared terminals and clearly bracketed joins that give the serifs a carved, sturdy feel. Strokes show noticeable but controlled contrast, with thick verticals and slightly lighter horizontals, and a generally compact, efficient rhythm. Counters are relatively tight and the joins are robust, producing strong word shapes and high color on the page. The lowercase shows traditional, slightly oldstyle proportions with a single-storey “g,” a rounded, hooking “j,” and numerals that read firmly and evenly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short-form copy where a bold, authoritative texture is desired. It can work well for branding and packaging that aims for a classic, industrial or heritage look, and for signage where strong slab serifs help maintain presence at a distance.
The overall tone is strong and grounded, evoking vintage printing, workwear labeling, and classic editorial headings. It feels assertive and dependable rather than delicate, with a friendly, slightly nostalgic warmth from the bracketed slabs and rounded curves.
The design appears intended to deliver a confident slab-serif voice with traditional forms and sturdy detailing, balancing readability with a distinctive, vintage-leaning texture. Its heavy slabs and compact spacing suggest an emphasis on impact and durability in display and titling contexts.
The caps are wide-shouldered with pronounced slab feet and tops, while the lowercase maintains a consistent, energetic texture that stays readable in dense setting. The figures are substantial and visually anchored, matching the weight and serif treatment of the letters for cohesive headline use.