Slab Contrasted Tire 8 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Silica' by Stone Type Foundry, 'Modum' by The Northern Block, and 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, stencil, western, poster, rugged, high impact, stencil texture, vintage display, branding, chunky, blocky, incised, notched, high-impact.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with broad proportions and assertive, squared terminals. The letterforms are cut with consistent stencil-like breaks and notches that create interior counters and segmented strokes, giving a machined, incised look. Serifs are prominent and rectangular, with a largely even stroke color and only modest modulation. The rhythm is tight and compact in text, with sturdy verticals and simplified curves that favor bold geometry over delicate detail.
Best suited for display work where strong texture and distinctive cut details are an advantage—headlines, posters, packaging, badges, and signage. It can also work for short logo wordmarks or labels where a rugged, stamped or industrial feel is desired, rather than continuous-reading body copy.
The overall tone feels rugged and utilitarian, blending a vintage poster presence with an industrial stencil character. The cut-ins add a tactical, sign-paint and stamped-metal vibe that reads as confident, loud, and slightly retro.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a slab-serif foundation while introducing stencil-like segmentation for character and memorability. Its wide, sturdy construction and consistent notching suggest a focus on bold branding and poster typography with a vintage-industrial edge.
The stencil interruptions are frequent and systematic, including in rounded letters and numerals, producing distinctive inner ‘slots’ that become a major identifying feature. This makes the face highly recognizable at display sizes, while smaller sizes may emphasize the broken shapes and reduce smoothness in long text.