Slab Contrasted Ohra 8 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logotypes, packaging, western, circus, vintage, rugged, playful, woodtype revival, attention grabbing, vintage display, handmade feel, americana tone, slab serif, bracketed, ink-trap, poster, heavy.
A heavy slab-serif with pronounced, bracketed serifs and compact interior counters. Strokes show noticeable contrast and frequent pinched joins that read like ink traps or carved notches, giving the shapes a worn, stamped texture. Terminals are blunt and rectangular, curves are broadly rounded, and the overall construction feels sturdy and poster-forward with a slightly irregular, distressed rhythm in the negative space.
Best suited to large sizes where the notched joins and slab structure can be appreciated—headlines, posters, storefront or event signage, and bold packaging. It can also work for short brand marks or labels where a vintage, showbill tone is desired; it is less appropriate for long-form text or small UI sizes due to its dense, rugged detailing.
The font projects a bold, show-poster energy with a distinctly old-time, Americana flavor. Its notched detailing and chunky slabs add a rugged, handcrafted character that feels theatrical and attention-seeking rather than refined.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional wood-type and showcard lettering, combining big, bracketed slabs with deliberate pinches and roughened forms to create a lively, printed-in-ink feel optimized for display.
Caps are imposing and blocky, while lowercase maintains a similarly heavy color with short extenders and compact bowls. Numerals are thick and display-oriented, with simplified shapes that prioritize impact over delicacy.