Slab Contrasted Fusi 8 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Ocre Serif' by Monotype, and 'Pepi/Rudi' and 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, sturdy, friendly, retro, confident, playful, impact, warmth, nostalgia, legibility, distinctiveness, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap-like, soft-cornered, compact counters.
A heavy, blocky slab serif with broad proportions and tightly controlled counters. Strokes are robust with subtle modulation, and the slab terminals read as squared-off and lightly bracketed, giving the forms a carved, poster-like solidity. Curves are generously rounded and the joins show small notches and cut-ins that add texture and improve separation at large weights. Spacing appears even and compact, supporting dense setting without collapsing the interior shapes.
Best suited to display settings where mass and presence are desirable: headlines, posters, storefront or wayfinding signage, and bold brand marks. It also fits packaging and editorial callouts where a friendly but emphatic voice is needed. In longer text blocks it will be most comfortable at larger sizes with generous line spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is bold and self-assured with a warm, slightly nostalgic flavor. Its chunky slabs and rounded geometry feel approachable and a bit playful, while the strong verticals keep it grounded and authoritative. The small cut-ins at joins add a lively, crafted character rather than a purely geometric rigidity.
Designed to deliver maximum visual impact with a personable, slightly vintage slab-serif voice. The combination of broad proportions, firm slabs, and small cut-in details suggests an intention to stay legible and distinctive in big, ink-heavy applications such as posters and branding.
Uppercase forms are particularly monumental, with wide bowls and strong horizontals that create a steady rhythm. Lowercase maintains the same chunky construction and uses simple, sturdy shapes that prioritize impact over delicacy. Numerals follow the same slabbed, poster-weight logic, reading clearly at display sizes.