Slab Contrasted Gifi 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Zine Slab Display' by FontFont and 'Regan', 'Regan Alt', and 'Regan Slab' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, display logos, sporty, retro, loud, punchy, confident, impact, athletic energy, retro display, attention grabbing, headline clarity, chunky, slanted, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap hints.
A heavy, right-slanted slab serif with compact internal counters and broad, blunt terminals. The letterforms are built from chunky strokes with subtle tapering and a slightly sheared silhouette, giving the face a strong forward motion. Serifs read as thick, block-like feet with mild bracketing in places, and joins are tightened with small notches that keep the bold weight from clogging. Curves are generously rounded while corners stay firm, producing a sturdy, poster-friendly rhythm across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to large sizes where its chunky slabs and slanted stance can deliver strong impact—headlines, posters, storefront or event graphics, and sports-themed branding. It can also work for short bursts of copy on packaging or promotional materials, but extended text will benefit from larger leading and careful tracking to avoid dense texture.
The overall tone feels energetic and assertive, with a retro athletic flavor and a headline-first attitude. Its slant and mass create a sense of speed and impact, making it feel promotional, competitive, and attention-seeking rather than quiet or literary.
This design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that combines classic, sign-painting/athletic cues with a modern, simplified heaviness. The goal seems to be maximum legibility at a glance with a kinetic, forward-leaning presence for bold statements and branding.
Spacing appears intentionally tight, and the dark color builds quickly in text—especially where round letters and diagonals cluster—so it reads best when given room to breathe. The numerals match the alphabet’s blocky, forward-leaning construction and maintain the same bold, compressed-counter look for visual consistency.