Slab Contrasted Piri 8 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dolmengi' by Ask Foundry, 'Alianza' by Corradine Fonts, 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'Vitesse' by Hoefler & Co., 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'Quadon' by René Bieder, and 'Atletico' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, assertive, industrial, retro, collegiate, sturdy, impact, ruggedness, vintage poster, signage strength, brand stamp, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap hints, high impact, compact counters.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions and a strong, poster-like silhouette. Strokes are thick and largely even, with chunky, squared slabs and subtle bracketing at joins that keeps the forms from feeling purely geometric. Counters are relatively compact and apertures are fairly closed, creating dense color and strong line-by-line presence in text. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and robust, simplified shapes; the overall rhythm is steady and emphatic, with a few glyphs showing small notches and tightened interior spaces that read as pragmatic, display-oriented detailing.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where maximum impact and instant legibility are priorities. It also works well for sports and team identities, labels and packaging, and bold signage that benefits from a sturdy slab-serif voice.
The font projects confidence and toughness, with a utilitarian, workmanlike tone. Its bold slabs and packed forms evoke vintage signage and collegiate or athletic lettering, leaning more rugged than refined.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, dependable slab-serif look optimized for display settings—favoring bold texture, robust structure, and an unmistakable presence over delicate detail.
At larger sizes the slab terminals and tight counters give a distinctive, punchy texture, while in longer passages the dense weight and narrow openings can make text feel intense. Numerals match the heavy, squared-off character and maintain the same no-nonsense, headline-first personality.