Slab Contrasted Hoje 8 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Polyphonic' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports, packaging, signage, retro, loud, sporty, playful, confident, impact, nostalgia, momentum, display, slabbed, chunky, bracketed, rounded, bouncy.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab-serif with compact counters and broad, blocky proportions. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with thick stems and prominent, rectangular slabs that often feel slightly bracketed or chamfered, giving a carved, sign-like solidity. Curves are full and rounded (notably in bowls and numerals), while terminals and serifs add crisp, angular accents that keep the texture energetic and dense. Overall spacing reads tight and punchy, producing a dark, assertive typographic color in text settings.
Best suited for display work where impact and personality are priorities: posters, bold headlines, sports or team-style branding, and attention-grabbing packaging. It can also work for short bursts of text in editorial callouts or promotional lines, where a dense, high-energy texture is desirable.
The tone is bold and extroverted, evoking vintage display lettering with a sporty, headline-driven attitude. Its italic slant and chunky slabs add momentum and a sense of showmanship, making the voice feel confident, upbeat, and a bit nostalgic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a vintage-leaning, slab-serif voice—combining thick, high-contrast strokes and strong serifs with an italicized, energetic rhythm for branding and statement typography.
The lowercase is notably substantial and friendly, with rounded forms that prevent the weight from feeling purely industrial. Numerals share the same robust, poster-ready construction, reinforcing the font’s suitability for large-scale messaging and impact-driven typography.