Slab Contrasted Piri 7 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype; 'Weekly' by Los Andes; 'Edington', 'Egyptian Slate', and 'Macklin' by Monotype; and 'Gintona Slab' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial display, confident, collegiate, retro, industrial, assertive, impact, heritage, signage, readability, blocky, sturdy, compact, bracketed, ink-trap-like.
A heavy, blocky slab serif with compact proportions and pronounced, squared terminals. The serifs read as bold slabs with slight bracketing, and the joins often show small notches and ink-trap-like cut-ins that add crispness at display sizes. Counters are relatively tight and forms are built from strong verticals and broad curves, producing a dense, even color. The lowercase is sturdy and straightforward, with a robust two-storey “a” and “g” and a tall, straight “t” topped by a firm bar; numerals are similarly weighty, with clear, rectangular structure and stable baselines.
This font is best suited to display work where impact matters: headlines, posters, packaging, and bold brand marks. It can also work for short editorial pull quotes or section headers where a sturdy, retro-industrial voice is desired.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, evoking classic poster typography and collegiate or workwear lettering. Its strong slabs and compact interiors give it a purposeful, slightly vintage presence that feels dependable and attention-grabbing rather than delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a classic slab-serif framework—strong stems, emphatic serifs, and compact counters—while using subtle cut-ins at joins to keep the shapes from filling in and to maintain clarity in bold settings.
Spacing appears generous for such heavy shapes, helping prevent letters from clumping in headline settings. Round letters like O/C/G maintain a sturdy, almost squared curvature, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) stay broad and grounded, reinforcing the font’s solid, sign-like rhythm.