Slab Contrasted Roba 8 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, 'Adria Slab' by FaceType, 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Equip Slab' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute, 'Exo Slab Pro' by Polimateria, 'Quadon' by René Bieder, and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, assertive, vintage, collegiate, industrial, playful, impact, retro tone, sturdy display, wood-type feel, brand voice, blocky, bracketed, sturdy, ink-trap, rounded.
A heavy, block-constructed slab serif with compact counters, rounded corners, and a distinctly sturdy silhouette. The serifs are thick and bracketed, often forming stepped, notched terminals that give the shapes a cut, stamped feel. Curves are generously rounded (notably in O/Q and the bowls), while joins and inner corners show angular chiseling and occasional ink-trap-like nicks that help the dense forms stay open. Uppercase forms are broad and even, with a strong horizontal presence; lowercase follows with robust, simplified structures (single-storey a and g) and short, thick serifs that reinforce a consistent, poster-ready rhythm. Numerals are similarly chunky and open, with clear differentiation and a slightly softened, friendly finish despite the mass.
Best suited to display work where impact and personality are needed: posters, headlines, event graphics, and bold editorial callouts. It can also work well for branding marks, labels, and packaging that want a vintage or collegiate voice, and for signage where sturdy letterforms hold up at distance.
The tone is confident and punchy, evoking classic poster wood type and collegiate/athletic lettering. Its thick slabs and notched details suggest a utilitarian, industrial heritage, while the rounded curves keep it approachable and slightly playful rather than severe. Overall it reads as bold, attention-forward, and nostalgically American in flavor.
The type appears intended as a modern, high-impact slab serif that channels wood-type and varsity traditions while maintaining clear shapes and readable counters. The notched/stepped terminals and rounded geometry seem designed to add character and prevent heavy strokes from clogging in tight spaces.
The design favors strong silhouettes over delicate interior detail, so spacing and counters are tuned to keep legibility at display sizes. The stepped cuts on several terminals and the broad slabs create a distinctive texture in lines of text, especially in all-caps settings.