Slab Contrasted Bulo 7 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, sports branding, confident, sporty, retro, emphasis, impact, heritage, energy, bracketed, wedge serif, compact, brawny, angular.
A slanted, high-impact serif with broad, slab-like terminals and clearly bracketed joins. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation, with sturdy verticals and tapered diagonals that keep the heavy weight from feeling blocky. The letterforms are slightly condensed in feel with tight internal spaces, and many shapes use sharp, wedge-like serifs and angled cuts that emphasize forward motion. Numerals and capitals read firmly and consistently, while the lowercase maintains a compact, energetic rhythm at text sizes.
Best suited to display roles such as headlines, decks, posters, and promotional typography where the heavy italic and slabby serifs can deliver strong emphasis. It can also work for editorial pull quotes or short bursts of text, and for branding applications—especially packaging or sports-oriented identities—where a bold, traditional-yet-kinetic voice is desired.
The overall tone is assertive and punchy, combining a classic newspaper/advertising italics flavor with a more athletic, headline-driven energy. It feels traditional without being delicate, projecting urgency and confidence through its strong serifs and vigorous slant.
This design appears intended to merge the authority of a slab-serif foundation with the urgency of an italic display style. The goal seems to be fast readability and strong presence, offering a classic, print-forward silhouette with a more dynamic, contemporary punch.
Round letters (like O/C) are sturdy and fairly closed, giving the face a dense color on the page. The italic angle is pronounced enough to signal emphasis immediately, making it especially effective where a single style needs to carry hierarchy and attitude.