Slab Contrasted Fuhi 8 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry, 'Equip Slab' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill, and 'Museo Slab' and 'Museo Slab Rounded' by exljbris (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, sports, sturdy, retro, confident, industrial, collegiate, impact, durability, heritage, visibility, authority, blocky, bracketed, chunky, compact, punchy.
A heavy, slab-serif design with thick, rectangular serifs and subtly bracketed joins that keep the overall texture cohesive. Strokes are dense and mostly even, with only modest modulation, producing a dark, poster-ready color on the page. Counters are rounded and somewhat tight, and many forms lean toward geometric, squared-off terminals and broad shoulders, giving letters a compact, block-built presence. The lowercase is robust and headline-oriented, with sturdy stems and simplified details that favor impact over delicacy.
Best suited to display typography such as posters, headlines, mastheads, and attention-grabbing branding. It can also work well for packaging, labels, and merchandise where a sturdy, traditional slab-serif voice is desired. For longer passages, it will generally perform better at larger sizes with comfortable spacing.
The tone reads bold and self-assured, with a classic, old-school flavor reminiscent of posters, sports lettering, and workwear branding. Its chunky slabs and compact counters convey strength and practicality, while the rounded interior shapes keep it friendly rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a dependable slab-serif structure, pairing strong rectangular serifs with rounded internal shapes for a balance of toughness and approachability. It prioritizes clear, emphatic silhouettes and a consistent, high-ink presence suited to bold messaging.
In running text the weight creates a strong, continuous texture; the design shines most when given room to breathe through generous leading and moderate tracking. Numerals match the letterforms’ hefty construction, maintaining consistent visual mass for display uses and short statements.