Slab Contrasted Kase 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF DIN Slab' by FontFont, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Rude Slab ExtraCondensed' by Monotype, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, signage, industrial, utilitarian, vintage, authoritative, impact, space saving, print texture, stability, clarity, square serif, bracketed slabs, compact, sturdy, crisp.
This typeface is a compact slab-serif with sturdy, rectangular serifs and a generally even stroke weight. Stems are straight and vertical, with flat terminals and squared-off joins that give the letters a carved, poster-like solidity. Counters are relatively tight and the overall set feels condensed, with a firm rhythm and assertive texture in text. The lowercase shows a two-storey “a” and “g”, plus a compact, vertical “t” and “f”, reinforcing a traditional, workmanlike structure.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and packaging where a compact, high-impact slab serif can carry strong typographic presence. It also works well for editorial display settings and short blocks of text that benefit from a firm, print-forward texture, including labels, wayfinding, and product callouts.
The tone is practical and authoritative, with a vintage-industrial flavor reminiscent of editorial headlines and printed ephemera. Its blocky slabs and compact proportions convey strength and directness rather than delicacy or warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, space-efficient slab-serif voice with strong horizontals and dependable letterforms. It prioritizes solid structure and consistent texture, aiming for confident readability and a classic print-shop character in display and headline contexts.
In the sample text, the dense color and short extenders create a tight, efficient paragraph texture that stays stable across mixed case. Numerals share the same squared, heavy-footed construction, making them feel consistent and signage-ready alongside the letters.