Slab Square Typo 7 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fou Mixed Pro', 'Fou Pro', and 'Fou Serif CN' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, athletic, industrial, assertive, retro, mechanical, impact, condensation, speed, branding, slab serif, condensed, oblique, blocky, angular.
This typeface is a condensed, heavy slab serif with a pronounced rightward slant and low stroke modulation. Letterforms are built from sturdy, straight stems with squared-off slab serifs and blunt terminals, producing a compact, vertical rhythm. Curves (C, G, O, S) are tightened and somewhat angular in their transitions, while joins and corners stay firm and structural. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and the italics are drawn rather than simply skewed, with dynamic diagonals and a forward-leaning stance throughout.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where a condensed, high-impact italic is desired: headlines, posters, sports or motorsport-style branding, packaging callouts, and attention-grabbing signage. It can work for brief subheads and labels, but the dense weight and tight counters favor larger sizes over extended text.
The overall tone is forceful and energetic, with a distinctly utilitarian, poster-like punch. Its slanted slabs suggest speed and impact, evoking athletic branding and industrial signage aesthetics. The compact width and dense color add urgency and confidence, leaning toward a retro display feel rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while retaining clear slab-serif structure. By combining condensed proportions with a purposeful italic and blocky terminals, it aims to communicate speed, strength, and a straightforward, workmanlike character for branding and display typography.
Uppercase forms read especially strong and uniform, while the lowercase introduces more motion through angled entries and exits and slightly livelier shapes. Numerals are bold and compact, matching the same squared, slabbed construction and maintaining consistent presence in mixed settings.