Slab Contrasted Nanu 7 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, album art, branding, editorial, dramatic, retro, theatrical, poster-ready, standout display, vintage edge, graphic texture, brand voice, stencil breaks, ink traps, ball terminals, bracketed slabs, cut-in notches.
A high-contrast slab-serif design with broad, rectangular serifs and frequent internal cut-ins that create a stencil-like, notched rhythm. Stems and slabs feel weighty and squared, while many curves show sharp, geometric trimming and distinctive breaks near joins and terminals. Bowls are rounded but controlled, with counters that can appear partially occluded by the inset shapes, giving letters a carved, engineered look. The overall texture is bold and graphic, with strong vertical emphasis and a lively pattern of interruptions across both capitals and lowercase.
Best suited to posters, magazine headlines, and large-format editorial typography where the notched construction can be appreciated. It can add a bold, characterful voice to branding, packaging, and album or event graphics, especially when used in short phrases or title treatments. For longer text, it will work most comfortably at larger sizes with generous spacing.
The font projects a punchy, headline-forward tone that feels equal parts vintage and experimental. Its hard-edged slabs and deliberate breaks add drama and grit, suggesting display typography meant to be noticed rather than quietly read. The overall impression is theatrical and editorial, with a crafted, print-like personality.
The design appears intended to merge classic slab-serif presence with a decorative, cut-away treatment that increases visual intrigue. By combining heavy slabs with strategic breaks and sharp trimming, it aims to deliver a distinctive display face that reads clearly at headline sizes while contributing a strong, recognizable texture.
Distinctive details include cut notches through horizontal strokes and at serif junctions, plus occasional rounded terminals that add a quirky counterpoint to the otherwise blocky construction. Numerals follow the same high-contrast, segmented logic, reading as cohesive with the letters and emphasizing graphic pattern over neutrality.