Slab Contrasted Ohru 8 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logotypes, packaging, western, collegiate, industrial, vintage, display, impact, nostalgia, branding, texture, stencil-like, inline, blocky, bracketed, rounded corners.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with compact counters and strong, rectangular geometry. The letterforms combine thick stems with prominent, squared slabs and subtle internal cut-ins that create an inline/stencil-like effect, giving many glyphs a layered look. Corners are mostly squared but slightly softened in places, and the rhythm is sturdy and even, prioritizing mass and silhouette over delicacy. Numerals and capitals feel particularly constructed and signage-oriented, with consistent, assertive terminals and tight interior space.
Best suited for display settings where its slab weight and internal detailing can read clearly—headlines, posters, retail or wayfinding signage, and bold logotypes. It can also work on packaging and labels that aim for a vintage or workshop-made impression, especially when set with generous spacing and at larger sizes.
The overall tone is bold and declarative, evoking classic poster typography with a Western and collegiate edge. The built-up, cut-in detailing adds a mechanical, industrial flavor that feels nostalgic and attention-seeking rather than refined.
The design appears intended to deliver a rugged, attention-grabbing slab serif with distinctive inline/stencil-like cut-ins, balancing traditional slab structure with decorative interior shaping for a branded, poster-ready impact.
The interior notches and inset shapes become more noticeable in longer text, producing a textured, patterned color on the line. This detailing gives the face strong character at larger sizes but can visually thicken and crowd counters as size decreases.