Slab Normal Gate 8 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, confident, sturdy, friendly, retro, impact, stability, legibility, branding, blocky, chunky, soft corners, compact joins, heavy serifs.
A heavy, block-like slab serif with broad proportions, generous counters, and minimal stroke modulation. Serifs read as square and supportive, with slightly softened outer corners that keep the shapes from feeling brittle. Round letters stay full and smooth, while diagonals and joins are thick and compact, creating a dense, even texture. Numerals match the letterforms with wide, weighty silhouettes and clear, uncomplicated construction.
Best suited to headlines, display typography, posters, and packaging where strong presence and quick recognition matter. It also works well for signage and bold logo wordmarks, especially when a solid, vintage-leaning slab serif feel is desired.
The overall tone is confident and robust, with a friendly, approachable weight that recalls classic poster and packaging typography. Its mass and steady rhythm give it a dependable, emphatic voice suited to statements and headlines rather than subtlety.
This design appears intended as a straightforward, high-impact slab serif that prioritizes weight, stability, and readability in display contexts. The softened corners and broad forms suggest a goal of combining toughness with a welcoming, commercial tone.
In paragraph-like settings the color is very dark and consistent, with short ascenders/descenders and tight-looking interior spaces that reinforce a bold, headline-oriented presence. The slab serifs add a grounded base, helping letters hold their shape at larger sizes and in punchy, high-contrast layouts.