Slab Contrasted Tihe 8 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cetara' by ArimaType and 'Octin Sports' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, western, collegiate, poster-ready, rugged, historic, impact, vintage display, signage voice, rustic branding, beveled, chiseled, angular, bracketless, blocky.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with faceted, chamfered corners that give the outlines a cut-from-wood or chiseled look. Stems and slabs are thick and squared, with mostly unbracketed joins and crisp terminals; counters tend toward polygonal shapes rather than smooth ovals. The rhythm is compact and forceful, with wide top bars (E/F/T) and strong verticals, while curves (C/G/O/Q) are rendered as straightened arcs with angled transitions. Lowercase forms stay sturdy and chunky, keeping the same angular logic and deep notches, producing a consistent, poster-like texture in text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, event graphics, and signage where its angular slabs and carved detailing can read clearly. It also works well for branding marks, labels, and packaging that want a vintage or western-inflected, high-impact display voice, especially at medium to large sizes.
The tone reads bold and assertive with a vintage, Americana flavor—evoking old-style signage, collegiate lettering, and frontier or saloon-era display typography. Its sharp chamfers and dense color add a rugged, emphatic voice that feels confident and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended as a bold display face that translates classic slab-serif structure into a faceted, engraved aesthetic. Its consistent chamfering and blocky proportions suggest a goal of delivering strong presence and a distinctly retro, sign-painting-inspired character in short phrases and titles.
Numerals follow the same octagonal, slabbed construction, staying highly legible at display sizes. The mix of squared shoulders, clipped diagonals, and geometric counters creates a distinctly mechanical texture that can feel busy when tightly set, but visually striking when given room.