Slab Contrasted Beza 8 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Franqueline Slab' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, bold, athletic, retro, editorial, confident, impact, emphasis, movement, nostalgia, display, slabbed, bracketed, ink-trap, swashy, high-impact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with chunky, bracketed serifs and clearly sculpted joins. Strokes show visible modulation, with rounded, ink-trap-like notches where curves meet stems and at some terminals, giving counters a carved, punchy look. The letterforms are wide and generously set, with robust bowls and a steady rhythm; the lowercase has a moderate x-height, short-to-moderate ascenders, and a single-storey “a” with a strong entry stroke. Numerals are similarly weighty and rounded, with the “7” showing a distinctive curved head and the “3/5” carrying full, ball-like terminals.
Best suited to display sizes: headlines, posters, and brand marks that need a dense, attention-grabbing voice. It also fits sports or event graphics, packaging, and editorial openers where a compact, high-contrast slab look can carry strong emphasis and maintain legibility at larger scales.
The overall tone is assertive and energetic, blending vintage signage character with a sporty, poster-ready attitude. Its slanted, chunky forms feel active and confident, while the softened corners and ink-trap detailing add warmth and a slightly nostalgic, print-minded flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, high-impact slab serif with a dynamic italic stance and distinctive sculpting at joins and terminals. By combining wide proportions, heavy serifs, and carved-in detailing, it aims to stand out in promotional and branding contexts while retaining a familiar, retro-leaning serif structure.
The italic construction reads as a true italic rather than a simple slant, with lively entry/exit strokes and occasional swashy terminals that increase motion. The texture stays dark and consistent across lines, making it especially effective when set large, where the notches, brackets, and curvature become a key part of the personality.