Slab Contrasted Buki 7 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Albiona Soft' by Device and 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
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A robust italic serif with thick, bracketed slab-like serifs and a confident rightward slant. Strokes show clear, moderate contrast with heavier verticals and slightly tapered joins, producing a crisp, punchy texture. Terminals are often squared or gently sheared, with occasional rounded/ball-like endings in the lowercase, and the overall construction feels compact and muscular with wide-set capitals and substantial counters. The numerals and caps read strongly at display sizes, while the lowercase maintains a steady, readable rhythm with prominent slabs and angled stress.
This font is best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and short-form display where its weight and slanted energy can carry a layout. It also fits sports or collegiate-inspired branding, punchy packaging, and editorial titling where a sturdy italic serif can add urgency and authority. For longer passages, it works well as an accent face rather than continuous body text.
The tone is energetic and emphatic, balancing classic print-serifs with a bold, forward-leaning momentum. It evokes vintage editorial or sports styling—confident, a bit nostalgic, and built to command attention.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact italic serif with slabbed support—combining traditional serif cues with a modern, forceful silhouette for attention-driven typography. It prioritizes strong word shapes, emphatic emphasis, and a distinctive, branded texture in display contexts.
The italic angle is pronounced enough to create speed and direction, and the heavy serifs help maintain legibility and anchoring in dense lines. The design’s strong horizontals and slabs create a distinctive bite in words, making it particularly noticeable in mixed-case settings and italic emphasis.