Slab Contrasted Sesi 8 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'BlincType Letterpress Fontpak' by Chank, 'Egyptienne' by Linotype, 'Egyptienne SB' and 'Egyptienne SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Clarendon Condensed Bold' and 'Egyptian ExtraBold Condensed' by Wooden Type Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, western, vintage, poster, sturdy, playful, display impact, retro branding, western flavor, high visibility, bracketed serifs, flared slabs, rounded joins, soft corners, ball terminals.
A heavy, compact slab serif with pronounced, bracketed serifs and a slightly sculpted, flared feeling at stroke ends. Strokes are broad with gently rounded inner corners and visible ink-trap-like notches in some joins, giving the letters a cut, stamped look rather than a purely geometric one. Counters are relatively tight, curves are full and weighty, and several lowercase forms show distinctive ball terminals (notably on g and j), adding character. Numerals and capitals read as blocky and confident, while the lowercase introduces more quirky, idiosyncratic shaping.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and branding where a strong slab-serif voice is needed. It can work well on packaging labels and logotypes that want a vintage or Western inflection, and it holds up in short bursts of text such as pull quotes or section headers when set with comfortable tracking and leading.
The overall tone is bold and attention-grabbing, with a clear retro and Western/wood-type flavor. Its chunky forms feel dependable and headline-ready, while the rounded details and ball terminals add a friendly, slightly mischievous personality. The result balances toughness with charm, evoking posters, packaging, and classic display typography.
The letterforms suggest an intention to reinterpret traditional slab/wood-type display models with added softness and expressive terminals for personality. It appears designed to maximize impact and recognizability at larger sizes while maintaining a cohesive, sturdy rhythm across the alphabet and numerals.
Spacing appears generous in display settings, supporting large sizes where the tight counters and deep notches can remain clear. The design relies on strong silhouettes and distinctive serif shapes, so it benefits from ample size and clean reproduction to avoid darkening in dense text.