Slab Contrasted Wiva 8 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, retro, poster, playful, assertive, warm, display impact, vintage flavor, friendly authority, brand voice, chunky, rounded, bracketed, soft-edged, compact counters.
A heavy, wide slab-serif with thick, blocky stems and prominent slabs that read as softly bracketed rather than sharp. Curves are generously rounded and the joins feel swollen, giving letters a cushioned, sculpted look. Counters are relatively compact, with bold interior shapes that keep forms stable at display sizes. The rhythm is strongly horizontal: broad capitals, wide bowls, and sturdy terminals create a dense, high-impact texture across words.
Best used for short-to-medium display copy where weight and width are assets: posters, storefront or event signage, product packaging, and bold brand marks. It can work for large subheads and pull quotes, but extended paragraphs will read very dense due to the heavy color and tight counters.
The overall tone is nostalgic and extroverted, with a friendly heft that suggests mid-century display typography. Its rounded slabs and chunky curves feel approachable rather than severe, while the mass and width project confidence and energy. The effect is punchy and decorative, suited to attention-grabbing headlines.
The design appears intended as a characterful display slab that combines strong, rectangular serifs with softened curves for a friendly, vintage-leaning presence. It prioritizes bold silhouette and wordshape impact, aiming for instant recognizability in advertising-style settings.
In the sample text, the font produces a dark, continuous typographic color with minimal sparkle, emphasizing impact over delicacy. Numerals share the same robust, rounded construction, reinforcing a consistent, poster-like voice across alphanumerics.