Slab Square Egni 7 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Blame Sport' by Agny Hasya Studio, 'Jawbreak' by BoxTube Labs, 'Dangles' by Canden Meutuah, 'Outright' by Sohel Studio, and 'Hockeynight Serif' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logos, packaging, western, rugged, playful, retro, hand-cut, impact, nostalgia, novelty, chunky, blocky, chiseled, irregular, angular.
A very heavy, block-built slab serif with squared terminals and compact counters. The letterforms are constructed from blunt, straight strokes with octagonal corners and frequent small notches, giving a subtly irregular, hand-cut look while keeping an overall consistent rhythm. Serifs read as sturdy rectangular feet and caps, and joins are tight and dense, producing strong dark mass on the page. Uppercase has a poster-like presence, while the lowercase keeps the same chunky geometry with simplified shapes and slightly uneven edges that add texture.
This font performs best in display contexts such as posters, headlines, event graphics, and bold signage where its chunky slabs and textured edges can be appreciated. It can also work for logos and packaging that want a Western or rugged retro flavor, especially when set with generous spacing and strong contrast against the background.
The tone feels Western and frontier-inspired, with a rugged, stamped signage character. Its roughened edges and chunky slabs also give it a playful, novelty energy that reads as retro and attention-grabbing rather than refined. Overall it suggests bold headlines with a bit of grit and humor.
The likely intention is a bold, square-ended slab display face that evokes vintage wood-type and Western signage, adding a hand-cut texture for character and memorability. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and impact over delicate detail, aiming to feel sturdy, informal, and distinctive in short bursts of text.
The design relies on sharp interior cut-ins and small bite-like removals at corners, which creates distinctive silhouettes and a lively texture at display sizes. Numerals match the same blocky construction, keeping weight and presence consistent across alphanumerics.