Slab Square Sifo 7 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fried Chicken' by FontMesa, 'SK Reykjavik' by Salih Kizilkaya, and 'Museo Slab' and 'Museo Slab Rounded' by exljbris (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, sturdy, industrial, confident, editorial, collegiate, impact, heritage feel, display clarity, brand presence, blocky, bracketed, ink-trappy, compact serifs, heavyweight.
A heavy slab-serif with broad, sturdy proportions and very low stroke contrast. The serifs read as thick, squared slabs with subtle bracketing, giving joins a slightly softened, ink-trap-like feel rather than razor-sharp corners. Counters are relatively open for the weight, terminals are decisively flat, and the overall rhythm is steady and assertive. Numerals and capitals feel especially solid and monumental, with a consistent, even color across words and lines.
Best suited for headlines, display copy, posters, and packaging where a strong presence is needed. It also fits signage and sports or collegiate-style branding applications that benefit from sturdy slabs and a bold, high-ink footprint.
The tone is authoritative and workmanlike, leaning toward vintage Americana and campus/athletic signage while still feeling appropriate for contemporary editorial headlines. Its mass and squared finishing convey reliability and a no-nonsense confidence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice—prioritizing solidity, legibility at display sizes, and a confident, heritage-leaning aesthetic that holds up in dense, attention-grabbing settings.
In text settings, the dense weight produces a strong typographic “stamp” effect, with clear word shapes driven by wide capitals and robust slabs. The design favors impact and stability over delicacy, making it visually commanding even at moderate sizes.