Slab Square Sudaf 7 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith, 'Brix Slab' by HVD Fonts, 'Calanda' by Hoftype, 'Metronic Slab Pro' by Mostardesign, and 'Marek Slab' by Rosario Nocera (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, sports branding, posters, packaging, signage, athletic, retro, assertive, editorial, industrial, impact, momentum, ruggedness, heritage, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oblique stress, ink-trap feel, tight apertures.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with chunky, squared serifs and compact joins that keep the silhouette dense and stable. Strokes are robust and mostly even, with subtle shaping at terminals and corners that reads like small ink-trap notches in places, especially where diagonals meet stems. The capitals are broad with strong horizontal emphasis, while the lowercase shows a straightforward, workmanlike construction and a moderate x-height. Counters are relatively tight, and curves are firm rather than delicate, giving the overall texture a dark, steady rhythm in lines of text.
Best suited to short-to-medium display copy where impact and motion matter: headlines, sports and event branding, posters, packaging labels, and bold signage. It can also support subheads or callouts in editorial layouts when paired with a calmer text face.
The tone feels sporty and headline-forward, combining a retro print sensibility with an assertive, no-nonsense presence. Its slanted stance and blocky serifs add momentum and urgency, suggesting classic Americana, varsity graphics, and bold editorial punch.
The design appears intended to deliver a fast, powerful slab-serif voice with a vintage-leaning slant, optimized for attention-grabbing display typography and branding that benefits from sturdy, block-like letterforms.
The numerals share the same weight and forward angle, with sturdy, high-impact forms suited to display settings. In the sample text, the font maintains a consistent, compact color and strong word shapes, prioritizing punch and cohesion over airy openness.