Slab Contrasted Hora 8 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Malaga' by Emigre (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, sports branding, retro, sporty, punchy, confident, expressive, impact, vintage flair, display emphasis, brand voice, wedge serif, bracketed, ball terminals, rounded joins, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, right-leaning italic with broad, slab-like wedge serifs and softly bracketed joins. Strokes are thick and weighty with noticeable (but not extreme) contrast, producing strong vertical presence while keeping counters relatively open. Many terminals end in rounded, teardrop-like forms, and several joins feel slightly pinched, giving an ink-trap-like ruggedness. The overall drawing is compact and muscular, with lively curves, sturdy bowls, and a consistent forward rhythm across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to short-to-medium setting where impact matters: headlines, event posters, editorial openers, packaging fronts, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for bold pull quotes or banners where the italic drive and slabby serifs help maintain clarity at larger sizes.
The font projects a bold, retro energy—assertive and a bit theatrical—mixing athletic signage confidence with a vintage print flavor. Its italic slant and chunky serifs create momentum and emphasis, making text feel animated and attention-seeking rather than quiet or neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact, vintage-leaning emphasis with an energetic italic cadence. It balances stout slabs and curved, rounded terminals to stay friendly and legible while still feeling forceful and attention-grabbing.
Uppercase forms read strong and emblematic, while the lowercase shows more flourish in curves and terminals, adding personality in running text. Numerals are similarly stout and dynamic, matching the headline-first character of the design.