Slab Contrasted Abga 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Gaspo Slab' by Latinotype, 'Metronic Slab Pro' by Mostardesign, 'Brava Slab' by Rafael Jordan, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, signage, sturdy, confident, traditional, institutional, impact, readability, authority, print feel, slab serif, bracketed serifs, blocky, ink-trap feel, robust.
A robust slab-serif with broad, squared terminals and consistently heavy stems. Serifs read as strong, mostly bracketed slabs, giving letters a planted, architectural stance. Counters are fairly open for the weight, with compact joins and occasional notch-like cut-ins at some corners that add definition at small sizes. Proportions lean slightly condensed in the capitals while the lowercase stays steady and workmanlike, with a large, round dot on i/j and a clear, single-story g.
Well suited to headlines, deck copy, and pull quotes where a firm, attention-holding voice is needed. It can also serve branding and packaging that call for a classic slab-serif presence, and works for signage or labels where sturdy letterforms help maintain clarity.
The overall tone is confident and utilitarian, with an old-school print sensibility. Its heavy slabs and compact rhythm suggest authority and reliability, while the subtle corner shaping keeps it from feeling purely mechanical.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, print-oriented slab-serif voice with strong serifs and stable proportions, prioritizing impact and readability in display and short-text settings while keeping a disciplined, traditional structure.
In text, the strong vertical stress and sturdy serifs create a dark, even color that holds together well across lines. Numerals are large and emphatic, matching the headline-forward character of the alphabet.