Slab Contrasted Divi 9 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, editorial display, retro, sporty, confident, assertive, bold, impact, movement, display readability, retro flavor, brand presence, bracketed, wedge serifs, ball terminals, curvy, lively.
A heavy, right-slanted serif design with pronounced stroke contrast and broad proportions. The serifs read as slab-like with clear bracketing and wedgey, flared terminals, giving the letterforms a carved, punchy silhouette. Curves are generously rounded, counters are fairly open for the weight, and many joins show soft, calligraphic modulation rather than purely geometric construction. The lowercase includes lively details such as single-storey a and g forms and distinct ball-like terminals on several letters, while the numerals are wide, sturdy, and similarly italicized.
Best suited to display settings where impact and personality matter, such as headlines, posters, campaign graphics, and bold editorial feature typography. It can also work well for packaging and branding that wants a retro-energized voice, especially when set at larger sizes where the contrast and terminal details can be appreciated.
The overall tone is energetic and emphatic, blending a vintage print sensibility with a sporty, headline-forward presence. Its strong slant and chunky serif treatment create a sense of motion and confidence, making it feel persuasive and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch and motion through a strong italic stance, wide set, and slab-like serif structure, while preserving a crafted, slightly calligraphic feel via bracketed serifs and modulated strokes. It aims to be readable at display sizes while projecting a confident, vintage-leaning character.
Spacing appears intentionally generous for display use, helping maintain clarity despite the very dark color. The combination of slabby serifs and high-contrast strokes produces a distinctive rhythm in text, with strong vertical accents balanced by sweeping entry/exit strokes.