Slab Contrasted Fuba 8 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, 'Equip Slab' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, and 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, sports branding, packaging, western, athletic, industrial, confident, retro, impact, nostalgia, branding, emphasis, blocky, slabbed, bracketed, rounded, compact.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with broad proportions, compact counters, and a steady, upright stance. Strokes are dense and largely even, with prominent rectangular slabs and subtly bracketed joins that soften the otherwise blocky construction. The lowercase is sturdy and compact with rounded bowls and short apertures, while numerals are similarly weighty and built for impact. Overall spacing and rhythm read as tight and cohesive, producing a dark, poster-ready texture in text.
Best suited to headlines and large-format applications where mass and presence are desired, such as posters, signage, sports or team branding, and bold packaging. It can work in short text blocks when ample size and leading are available, but its dense color and compact counters favor display use over small sizes.
The tone is bold and assertive with a distinctly Americana flavor—part Western poster, part varsity signage. Its chunky slabs and compressed interior shapes project strength and straightforwardness, giving headlines a confident, no-nonsense voice with a nostalgic edge.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a sturdy slab-serif structure and an approachable, slightly rounded finish. It aims to evoke traditional display lettering—especially Western and collegiate signage—while remaining clean and consistent for contemporary branding.
Curves are rounded and generous, but terminals remain squared-off by the slab treatment, creating a clear contrast between soft bowls and hard edges. The design maintains a consistent, engineered feel across capitals, lowercase, and figures, favoring visual solidity over delicate detail.