Slab Contrasted Abpy 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP; 'Shemekia' by Areatype; 'Classic Round' by Durotype; 'Calanda', 'Cargan', and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype; 'Multiple' by Latinotype; and 'Amasis' and 'Jornada Slab' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, authoritative, classic, robust, collegiate, impact, legibility, tradition, authority, slabbed, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap hints, high legibility.
A sturdy slab-serif design with heavy, bracketed serifs and mostly vertical stress. Strokes are substantial and even, with slightly tapered joins and subtle internal shaping that keeps counters open at large sizes. The lowercase shows a two-storey “a” and “g” with compact bowls, while extenders are moderately long and squarely finished. Numerals are wide and stable, and overall spacing feels generous, producing a firm, rhythmic texture in text.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and prominent editorial settings where the bold slab structure can carry impact without sacrificing readability. It can also work well for branding and packaging that benefits from a traditional, workmanlike voice.
The font projects a confident, institutional tone—serious, dependable, and a bit traditional. Its weight and slab presence lend a grounded, no-nonsense voice that reads as editorial and slightly collegiate, suitable where clarity and authority are desired.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif workhorse with strong presence and clear letterforms, balancing traditional proportions with robust detailing for confident display and readable short text.
Capitals are broad with strong horizontal slabs and a pronounced baseline presence, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) remain crisp and emphatic. The face maintains consistent detailing across cases, with strong differentiation between similar shapes (I/l/1) through serifs and proportions.