Slab Contrasted Sena 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'DT Augustina Slab' by Deveze Type, 'Askan Slim' by Hoftype, and 'Forbes' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, western, headline, retro, assertive, playful, impact, nostalgia, display, brand voice, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap-like, round terminals, wide serifs.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with generous, bracketed slabs and rounded interior corners that give the shapes a slightly softened, inked look. Strokes are thick and confident with noticeable but not delicate contrast, and the joins often show subtle cut-ins that read like small notches or ink-trap-like scoops. Counters are compact and the overall silhouette is sturdy, with broad horizontal slabs, squat curves, and a steady rhythm that keeps lines looking dense and unified. Numerals are similarly weighty and rounded, matching the caps’ strong presence and the lowercase’s compact proportions.
Best suited to large-scale applications where its slabs and internal shaping can be appreciated: posters, headlines, logo wordmarks, labels, and storefront-style signage. It can also work for short bursts of copy (taglines, pull quotes, menu section headers), where a dense, authoritative texture is desirable.
The font projects a bold, poster-ready personality with clear nods to vintage display typography. Its chunky slabs and softened detailing create a friendly toughness—confident and attention-grabbing, but not sharp or severe. The overall tone feels nostalgic and showy, suited to designs that want a classic, slightly theatrical punch.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif framework, combining strong, rectangular construction with softened, inked-in details for a more approachable feel. Its consistent heaviness and distinctive serif treatment suggest a focus on display use where recognizability and punch take priority over delicate refinement.
Uppercase forms are particularly monumental and rectangular in feel, while the lowercase introduces more rounded, bulb-like bowls and sturdy stems, keeping the texture lively in longer text. The heavy serifs and tight counters can make small sizes feel dark, but they create strong silhouettes and memorable word shapes at display sizes.