Slab Contrasted Faju 8 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, event flyers, playful, western, circus, retro, rugged, poster impact, vintage flavor, handcrafted feel, attention grab, chunky, blocky, angular, faceted, wedge serif.
A chunky, display-oriented slab serif with a pronounced rightward slant and compact internal counters. The letterforms are built from broad, faceted strokes with clipped corners and wedge-like slab terminals that create a cut-paper or carved feel. Curves are slightly squarish and irregular in a controlled way, with small notches and angular joins that add texture. Proportions are generally wide, with strong, dark silhouettes and tight apertures that favor impact over fine detail at small sizes.
Best suited for large-size display work where its dense shapes and quirky slab details can be appreciated—posters, signage, logos/wordmarks, packaging fronts, and event or entertainment promotions. It can also work for short, punchy subheads or pull quotes, but is less appropriate for long-form text due to its heavy color and tight counters.
The overall tone is bold and theatrical, evoking vintage poster lettering with a rustic, showbill energy. Its angular slabs and tilted stance give it a lively, assertive voice that feels handmade and a bit mischievous rather than corporate or refined.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact, retro show-poster look by combining heavy slab-like terminals with a slightly irregular, carved geometry and a dynamic slanted stance. The goal is strong visual personality and instant presence in titles and branding.
The uppercase reads particularly emblematic and sign-like, while the lowercase keeps the same chunky construction for a consistent headline rhythm. Numerals match the heavy, faceted styling, making them suitable for attention-grabbing dates and pricing.