Slab Contrasted Type 8 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oso Serif' by Adobe, 'FF Marselis Serif' by FontFont, 'Passenger Serif' by Indian Type Foundry, and 'Prumo Slab' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, confident, western, retro, sturdy, friendly, impact, heritage, display, warmth, authority, bracketed, bulky, rounded, compact, heavyweight.
A heavyweight slab serif with broad proportions, assertive stems, and prominent rectangular serifs that read as slightly bracketed rather than razor-sharp. Counters are relatively open for the weight, while joins and curves are generously rounded, giving the forms a sturdy but approachable texture. Stroke contrast is noticeable, with thicker verticals and sturdier slabs balanced by thinner internal curves and horizontals, producing a lively rhythm in text. Uppercase shapes feel blocky and stable; lowercase is compact with solid bowls and a strong baseline presence, and the figures are bold and simple with clear silhouettes.
Well suited to headlines, posters, and editorial titling where strong presence and a vintage slab-serif character are desired. It also fits branding and packaging that benefits from a sturdy, traditional voice, and works effectively for signage and short callouts that need high impact at a glance.
The overall tone is bold and self-assured, with a classic, old-style display flavor that can feel vintage and slightly frontier-inspired. Its chunky serifs and rounded shaping project warmth and dependability rather than sharp precision. In dense settings it creates a strong, attention-grabbing voice with a traditional, headline-forward character.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif personality: bold slabs for authority, softened curves for friendliness, and enough contrast to keep the texture lively. The overall construction suggests an emphasis on display readability and a distinctive, heritage-leaning tone rather than understated neutrality.
The design emphasizes dark color and strong horizontal terminals, creating a pronounced, poster-like texture. Spacing in the sample suggests it performs best with some air around it, as the heavy forms can quickly build density in longer text.