Slab Contrasted Agbo 8 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A sturdy slab-serif design with heavy, rectangular serifs and a generally even, low-contrast stroke. Serifs appear mostly bracketed, giving corners a softened, carved feel rather than a sharp geometric snap. Proportions read broad with generous counters; rounds (O, C, G) are full and slightly squared by the slab terminals. Lowercase shows a two-storey a and g, a compact ear on g, and a short-armed t; joins and terminals feel slightly tucked, with occasional notch-like shaping where strokes meet slabs (notably in letters like E/F/T and the diagonals in K/X). Numerals are weighty and open, with a curving 2 and a sturdy, balanced 8.
Best suited for headlines, deck copy, and display settings where a firm, print-forward voice is desired. It can also work for editorial pull quotes, packaging, signage, and branding systems that need a solid slab-serif presence with good letterform clarity.
The overall tone is assertive and dependable, like classic print typography updated with a slightly playful softness. It projects authority without feeling severe, thanks to rounded joins, ample counters, and friendly curves in the lowercase and numerals.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif footprint—strong serifs, open counters, and steady rhythm—while keeping the texture approachable through softened brackets and slightly tucked terminals. The result is a versatile display face that emphasizes impact and readability in bold typographic statements.
In text, the heavy slabs create a strong baseline and pronounced word shapes, making the face feel anchored and impactful. The wide set and sturdy serifs favor headline sizes, while the open interior spaces help maintain clarity in longer lines despite the weight.