Slab Contrasted Pypi 7 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Fox Boating Strokes' by Fox7, 'Breakers Slab' by Kostic, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, western, vintage, rugged, confident, playful, attention-grabbing, woodtype revival, heritage feel, sign painting, blocky, bracketed, heavy, ink-trap like, rounded.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with compact proportions, broad shoulders, and strong, squared-off terminals. Serifs are substantial and often slightly bracketed, giving the forms a carved, poster-like solidity rather than a delicate book texture. Curves are generously rounded and counters stay fairly open for the weight, while joins and interior corners show subtle notches that read like ink-trap-inspired cut-ins. The overall rhythm is sturdy and emphatic, with robust horizontals and a consistent, punchy silhouette across letters and numerals.
Best suited to large sizes where the heavy slabs and corner cut-ins can be appreciated: posters, event titles, storefront-style signage, and bold branding marks. It also works well on packaging and labels that want a vintage or Western flavor, and for short, high-impact phrases where density and weight are an advantage.
The font conveys a bold, old-poster energy with clear Western and circus/woodtype associations. Its chunky slabs and confident shapes feel rugged and nostalgic, yet friendly enough for playful, attention-grabbing headlines. The tone is assertive and loud without becoming sharp or aggressive, leaning toward classic Americana display signage.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that references traditional woodtype and Western poster typography while maintaining clear, contemporary drawing. Its sturdy construction, open counters, and distinctive interior notches suggest a goal of strong reproduction in print and on-screen at headline sizes.
Uppercase letters are particularly monumental and square-shouldered, while the lowercase remains stout with short extenders, keeping word shapes dense and impactful. Numerals match the headline character with broad, stable forms and strong slab terminals, supporting prominent numbering in posters and labels.