Slab Contrasted Komep 9 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sancoale Slab' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, confident, editorial, retro, workmanlike, impact, readability, authority, heritage feel, practicality, bracketed, blocky, robust, ink-trap hint, soft corners.
A sturdy slab-serif with generous proportions and heavy, bracketed serifs that read clearly at display sizes. Strokes are broadly even with just enough modulation to keep counters open, and terminals resolve into blunt, rectangular slabs that give a grounded baseline. The lowercase is compact and practical, with a two-storey “g” and single-storey “a,” while the numerals are wide and emphatic with squared-off shoulders and stable forms. Overall spacing feels roomy and even, supporting a steady rhythm in longer lines.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks of copy where its bold slabs and wide set can establish hierarchy quickly. It also fits branding, packaging, and signage that benefit from a sturdy, approachable serif with strong presence.
The tone is solid and dependable, with a hint of vintage poster and newspaper headline character. Its weight and squared serifs project authority and straightforwardness rather than delicacy, making it feel confident, utilitarian, and slightly nostalgic.
The design appears aimed at delivering high-impact readability with a robust slab-serif voice, balancing sturdy geometry with enough openness to remain legible in sentences. It prioritizes a confident, classic editorial feel while maintaining practical, no-nonsense letterforms.
Round letters keep a fairly circular, open interior, while joins and corners lean toward firm geometry rather than calligraphic softness. The heavy serifs and strong horizontals create a pronounced texture across lines, giving paragraphs a dark, assertive color.