Slab Contrasted Hoga 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, and 'Mundo Serif' and 'Polyphonic' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logotypes, retro, sporty, assertive, friendly, punchy, impact, headline emphasis, vintage flavor, brand voice, high visibility, blocky, rounded, bracketed, ink-trap hints, high-ink.
A heavy, right-slanted slab-serif with broad proportions and tight internal counters that create a dense, high-ink silhouette. Serifs read as chunky, bracketed slabs, and many terminals show beveled or subtly notched shaping that keeps joins from clogging at this weight. Curves are generously rounded while stems stay sturdy and slightly tapered, producing a lively rhythm rather than a purely geometric feel. The lowercase is compact with a steady x-height, and the numerals match the robust texture with similarly thick forms and small apertures.
Best suited for display typography where a strong typographic voice is needed—headlines, posters, sports or event branding, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for short, prominent UI labels or signage when set large, where the dense texture and heavy slabs read as intentional and impactful.
The overall tone is bold and energetic, with a classic, throwback flavor reminiscent of vintage advertising and team lettering. Its slanted, muscular forms feel active and confident, projecting momentum and impact while staying approachable due to the rounded curves and softened corners.
The design intention appears to be a forceful, high-visibility italic slab that combines vintage sign-painting/advertising cues with sturdy, modern headline performance. The beveled, slightly notched details suggest an effort to preserve crisp joins and character differentiation at extreme weight while maintaining a cohesive, punchy word shape.
Spacing appears designed to maintain a solid, continuous color in headlines, with relatively narrow counters and strong stroke presence. The design favors clarity at display sizes, where the beveled terminals and bracketed slabs become a distinctive texture rather than visual noise.