Slab Contrasted Mife 8 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, posters, branding, typewriter, academic, vintage, sturdy, print revival, typewriter flavor, authoritative tone, legibility, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, ink trap feel, compact.
A contrasted slab serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and a visibly inked, slightly softened edge that recalls mechanical printing. Stems are strong with clear thick–thin modulation, and many joins and corners show small notches or flattened transitions that create an ink-trap-like feel. The lowercase has compact, workmanlike proportions with a two-storey “a” and “g”, and a relatively short, sturdy “t”. Numerals are straightforward and legible, with a traditional open “4” and round, even bowls in “6/8/9”.
Well suited to editorial headlines and pull quotes where its slabs and contrast can add presence without losing clarity. It can also support book or long-form settings at comfortable sizes, especially when a classic printed texture is desired. For branding, it works best when aiming for heritage, institutional, or craft-adjacent cues.
The overall tone feels pragmatic and authoritative, combining a vintage, typewriter-era voice with an editorial seriousness. Its sturdy slabs and slightly mechanical rhythm suggest paperwork, book typography, and institutional print rather than delicate luxury styling.
The design appears intended to evoke the reliability of traditional printing and typewritten matter while remaining crisp and readable in modern composition. The combination of strong slabs, controlled contrast, and slightly softened joins suggests a deliberate balance of sturdiness and warmth.
Capitals read bold and stable, with broad horizontals and squared terminals that hold their shape at larger sizes. The “Q” shows a distinctive interior tail flourish, adding a subtle idiosyncratic accent within an otherwise utilitarian system.