Slab Contrasted Ugha 7 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' by 38-lineart, 'Fried Chicken' by FontMesa, 'Sharp Slab' by Monotype, 'Pragmatica Slab Serif' by ParaType, 'Netra' by Sign Studio, 'Helserif' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Clinto Slab' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, confident, industrial, friendly, retro, editorial, impact, heritage, legibility, emphasis, solidity, blocky, sturdy, bracketed, compact, ink-trap hint.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad proportions, sturdy stems, and squared-off terminals. Serifs are prominent and mostly bracketed, giving the letterforms a carved, authoritative silhouette while keeping counters open and readable. Curves are generously rounded (notably in C, O, S, and the bowls), paired with flat horizontal cuts that create a crisp, poster-ready rhythm. The lowercase shows a traditional, text-like structure with clear joins and a stable baseline presence, and the numerals match the same bold, block-forward construction for a unified texture in setting.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and signage where the bold slabs and wide proportions can do the heavy lifting. It also works well for branding and packaging that want a sturdy, heritage-leaning voice, and for short editorial callouts where strong emphasis is needed.
The overall tone is assertive and dependable, with a classic American slab feel that reads as both vintage and workmanlike. Its weight and wide stance project confidence and impact, while the rounded bowls and clear shapes keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice—combining robust, rectangular structure with enough curvature and bracketing to remain readable and familiar in text-like settings.
Spacing appears intentionally ample for the weight, helping avoid dark clumping in paragraphs. The joins and interior corners suggest a practical, display-minded drawing that prioritizes solidity and legibility at larger sizes.