Slab Contrasted Susy 8 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Lagom' by Fenotype, 'Cherrywood JNL' by Jeff Levine, and 'Gintona Slab' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, confident, retro, friendly, sturdy, assertive, impact, clarity, attention, robustness, headline, blocky, chunky, ink-trap feel, rounded corners, compact counters.
A dense, heavy serif design with pronounced slab-like terminals and compact interior counters. The letterforms show crisp, squared serifs paired with subtly rounded curves, creating a sturdy rhythm with a touch of softness. Proportions are generously set, with broad capitals, strong horizontals, and consistent, punchy silhouettes that hold together well in large blocks of text.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where a strong, unmistakable typographic presence is needed. It can work well for sports, event promotion, badges, signage, and editorial pull quotes, especially when you want a classic, punchy slab-serif look that remains readable at a glance.
This typeface projects a confident, high-impact tone with a friendly, slightly nostalgic warmth. Its heavy presence and rounded details give it an approachable, “made to be seen” character that feels suited to bold statements rather than quiet body copy.
The design appears intended to maximize visual impact and legibility at display sizes through thick strokes, strong slabs, and simplified interior shapes. Its combination of squared serifs and rounded curves suggests an aim for a bold, approachable voice—firm and structured without feeling overly formal.
The numerals match the same robust construction and read clearly, while the lowercase keeps a compact, weighty feel that produces dense texture in paragraphs. Overall spacing appears comfortable for display use, and the sturdy slabs help maintain definition in heavy settings.