Slab Square Rula 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bourgeois Slab' by Barnbrook Fonts, 'Churchward Conserif' by BluHead Studio, 'Rama Slab' by Dharma Type, 'FF DIN Slab' by FontFont, 'Front Page' and 'Front Page Pro' by Jonahfonts, 'Rude Slab ExtraCondensed' by Monotype, 'Oxford Press' by Set Sail Studios, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, confident, vintage, sturdy, loud, impact, compactness, ruggedness, blocky, compact, square-ended, bracketless, poster.
A compact, heavy slab-serif with squared terminals and a strongly rectilinear build. Strokes are thick and uniform, with minimal modulation, and the serifs read as blunt, block-like slabs that emphasize horizontals. Counters are relatively small for the weight, contributing to a dense, punchy color, while apertures and joins remain clean and mechanically crisp. The lowercase keeps a straightforward, utilitarian structure with simple bowls and short, firm terminals, maintaining tight rhythm and strong vertical emphasis across words and numerals.
Best suited to display settings where impact and clarity matter: posters, bold headlines, storefront or wayfinding-style signage, and packaging that benefits from a rugged, assertive tone. It can also work for wordmarks and badges where a compact, stamped look is desirable.
The font projects a tough, no-nonsense voice with a vintage industrial edge. Its dense texture and blunt slabs feel authoritative and workmanlike, suggesting signage, labeling, and bold display typography rather than delicate editorial refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a condensed footprint, using blunt slab serifs and uniform stroke weight to create a strong, easily readable silhouette. The overall construction suggests an aim toward practical, sign-painter or industrial-era display typography with modern consistency.
At larger sizes the squared serifs and compressed proportions create a strong headline stamp effect, while in longer lines the heavy color can feel insistent. The figures match the overall sturdiness, with simple, upright forms that align well with the font’s blocky construction.