Slab Contrasted Fubi 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, sports branding, retro, assertive, playful, industrial, collegiate, display impact, vintage flavor, signage strength, brand presence, blocky, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap, rounded.
A heavy, block-forward serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. The serifs read as slab-like and mostly squared, with subtle bracketing and occasional notch-like cut-ins that give corners a slightly carved, ink-trap feel. Curves are full and rounded (notably in O/C/G/S), while verticals remain rigid and weighty; contrast is present but restrained, showing up mainly in the modulation of joins and the relationship between stems and serifs. The overall rhythm is dense and stable, with short terminals, sturdy crossbars, and a consistent, poster-oriented texture.
Best suited to headlines and short copy where maximum impact is needed—posters, event promos, packaging fronts, and brand marks. It can also work well for sports or club-style branding and merchandising where a sturdy, heritage-leaning voice is desired.
The tone is bold and attention-grabbing, mixing vintage poster energy with a friendly, slightly mischievous warmth. Its chunky shapes and carved details suggest a nostalgic, showbill sensibility while still feeling confident and high-impact.
Likely intended as a high-impact display serif that evokes classic poster and collegiate signage while adding distinctive carved details for character. The goal appears to be strong readability at large sizes with a memorable, chunky silhouette.
The design’s small counters and tight apertures favor display sizes, where the notch and bracket detailing becomes a distinctive texture. Numerals follow the same stout construction, reading as solid and sign-ready alongside the letters.