Slab Contrasted Hole 8 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Zine Serif Display' by FontFont and 'Mundo Serif' and 'Polyphonic' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, retro, sporty, punchy, confident, playful, impact, retro appeal, headline emphasis, brand character, rugged clarity, slab serif, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap hints, soft curves.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with chunky, bracketed serifs and rounded internal corners that keep the mass from feeling rigid. Strokes are robust with noticeable (but not delicate) contrast, and many joins show slight notches and scooped shaping that reads like subtle ink-trap behavior at small sizes. Counters are compact and apertures are moderately closed, giving letters a dense, poster-ready color. The lowercase is lively and compact with a two-storey “a” and single-storey “g,” while the figures are bold and rounded with strong, stable forms.
This font performs best in display settings such as headlines, posters, event graphics, and bold brand marks where its dense color and slabbing can carry at distance. It also suits sporty or retro-leaning packaging and signage, and can work for short subheads or pull quotes when generous tracking and line spacing are available.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a vintage commercial feel that suggests mid-century advertising, collegiate spirit, and headline bravado. Its italic slant and thick slabs add momentum and swagger, balancing seriousness with a friendly, slightly playful warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact, slanted display typography that combines sturdy slab-serif structure with softened, ink-aware detailing for readability and character. It aims to evoke vintage confidence while staying approachable through rounded shapes and compact, cohesive proportions.
The design relies on broad curves, tight counters, and strong terminals to maintain clarity under heavy weight, and the italic construction keeps word shapes dynamic. The rhythm is punchy rather than airy, favoring impact and texture over neutrality.