Slab Contrasted Bebe 9 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oxtail' by MAC Rhino Fonts and 'Oxtail' by PSY/OPS (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, vintage, editorial, confident, sporty, western, impact, heritage, motion, warmth, display, bracketed, wedge serifs, rounded terminals, chunky, bouncy.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, muscular color on the page. The serifs read as chunky and softly bracketed, with wedge-like shaping in places that keeps the joins lively rather than rigid. Strokes show noticeable but not extreme contrast, and many curves are generously rounded, giving counters and bowls a friendly, inflated feel. The lowercase is compact with a sturdy baseline, while the figures are bold and attention-grabbing, with curved forms and substantial terminals that match the letterforms’ weight.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and prominent typographic moments where a bold, characterful slab serif is desired. It can work well for branding and packaging that aims for a vintage or sporty voice, and for signage-style applications where strong silhouettes and sturdy serifs help the text hold up at distance.
The overall tone feels energetic and assertive with a retro, display-oriented flavor. Its combination of heavy slabs and italic motion suggests classic editorial headlines, sports branding, and heritage signage—confident and a bit playful rather than formal or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact slab serif with italic momentum—balancing robust, attention-getting weight with softened bracketing and rounded curves for a more approachable, retro display feel.
Diagonal elements and curved joins create a lively rhythm that keeps dense settings from feeling static. The italics are integrated into the structure (not just slanted), and the strong serif presence helps maintain clarity at larger sizes where personality matters most.