Slab Contrasted Onha 9 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, poster, industrial, vintage, rugged, impact, condensed display, vintage appeal, signage clarity, blocky, bracketed, condensed, high-impact, sturdy.
A compact, heavy slab serif with pronounced rectangular serifs and subtly bracketed joins that soften the corners. Stems are thick and dominant, with visible (but not delicate) stroke contrast and tight internal counters that keep the texture dense. The caps are squat and forceful, while the lowercase maintains sturdy proportions with a single-storey a and g and a short, solid shouldered rhythm across n/m/h. Numerals are bold and tightly fit, emphasizing verticality and weight over openness.
Best used for headlines, posters, and signage where maximum impact and a compact footprint are needed. It also suits packaging and bold logotypes that benefit from a sturdy, vintage slab voice, while longer passages will read most comfortably at larger sizes with generous leading.
The overall tone reads assertive and workmanlike, with a clear display-first attitude. Its slab construction and condensed stance evoke vintage signage and utilitarian print, giving it a rugged, frontier-and-factory character that feels both nostalgic and emphatic.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, condensed slab serif presence optimized for attention-grabbing display typography. It prioritizes bold silhouette, tight rhythm, and confident terminals to create a distinctive, retro-industrial/western impression.
Letterforms show a consistent reliance on flat terminals and strong slabs, producing a dark, even color in text. The Q’s tail and the compact bowls in B/P/R add distinctive personality, while the punctuation and spacing in the sample suggest a punchy, tightly set texture best suited to larger sizes.