Slab Contrasted Lera 8 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, western, circus, playful, posterish, retro, vintage display, showcard impact, woodtype echo, attention grabbing, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap, wedge serif, irregular.
A very heavy display face with chunky, slab-like serifs and pronounced wedge/bracket transitions. Stems are thick and compact, with subtle internal modulation that creates a mildly contrasted, slightly sculpted look rather than a purely monoline build. The letterforms show intentional irregularity and a hand-cut, woodtype-like rhythm: some terminals flare, some serifs cant inward, and counters vary in size, producing a lively, uneven texture. Curves are broad and simplified, while joins and corners often appear notched or pinched, lending a rugged, stamped feel at larger sizes.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headline typography, storefront or event signage, and bold branding moments where a vintage, attention-grabbing voice is desired. It can also work for packaging and labels that benefit from a classic showcard/woodtype flavor, especially when set with ample spacing.
The overall tone feels showy and theatrical, evoking old-time signage, circus bills, and frontier-style headlines. Its bouncy irregularity reads friendly and humorous rather than formal, with a nostalgic, print-era personality.
Likely designed to capture the spirit of bold letterpress and woodtype display printing—prioritizing impact, personality, and a handcrafted irregular rhythm over quiet text neutrality.
The heavy mass and compact openings mean the face relies on generous tracking and larger sizes to keep counters from filling in visually. Numerals and lowercase carry the same carved, slabbed language, supporting consistent headline systems.