Slab Contrasted Yene 8 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, sports branding, packaging, retro, sporty, assertive, playful, industrial, impact, texture, motion, retro flair, branding, slabbed, notched, flared, compact, chunky.
A heavy, right-leaning display face with slab-like terminals and a distinctly sculpted silhouette. Strokes are thick and compact, with crisp, angular cuts and repeated notch-like incisions that create a chiseled, mechanical rhythm across both capitals and lowercase. The counters are generally tight and rounded where needed, while joins and terminals tend toward squared, carved edges. Numerals and letters share a consistent, blocky construction that reads as deliberately engineered rather than calligraphic.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and short display lines where its carved texture and slanted momentum can be appreciated. It can work well for sports branding, event graphics, packaging, and bold logotypes that benefit from an industrial-retro feel. In longer passages, the heavy texture is likely most effective when used sparingly as a typographic accent.
The overall tone feels energetic and punchy, with a retro, poster-like confidence. The notched detailing adds a playful, slightly rugged attitude—suggesting speed, impact, and showmanship without becoming chaotic. It reads as bold and attention-seeking, suited to designs that want a “loud” voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through dense, slabbed shapes and a signature notched motif. Its consistent cut-in details and italicized stance suggest a purposeful blend of vintage display styling and high-energy branding for attention-first applications.
The distinctive internal nicks and edge cuts are prominent even at larger text sizes, giving the face a strong texture that can dominate a layout. The slanted stance reinforces motion and emphasis, while the chunky slabs help keep forms anchored and legible in short bursts.