Slab Unbracketed Anka 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, retro, assertive, technical, impact, compactness, speed, utility, display, condensed, slab serif, square terminals, angular, rigid.
A condensed, forward-leaning slab serif with squarish, unbracketed terminals and a generally uniform stroke weight. The letterforms are built from tall verticals and crisp, angular joins, with compact counters and tight interior spaces that create a dense rhythm in text. Curves (as in C, G, O, and S) are restrained and slightly squared-off, while the serifs read as blocky feet and caps that emphasize a mechanical, engineered feel. Numerals and capitals share the same narrow proportions and upright structure, keeping word shapes tall and compressed.
Best suited to headlines, titles, posters, labels, and branding where a compact footprint and energetic slant help content stand out. It can also work for signage or UI callouts when space is limited and a sturdy, industrial voice is desired, rather than for extended reading.
The overall tone is bold and utilitarian, with a brisk, sporty slant that suggests speed and momentum. Its squared construction and condensed stance give it a no-nonsense, industrial character that can feel both retro and performance-oriented.
The design appears intended to deliver a compressed, high-impact slab serif voice with a forward-leaning, performance-driven attitude. Its consistent stroke weight and square-cut terminals prioritize clarity at display sizes while projecting a technical, engineered aesthetic.
In the sample text, the tight width and firm terminals produce strong vertical texture and a compact line presence. The slanted stance and narrow apertures can make long passages feel intense, but they add punch and direction for short, prominent copy.