Slab Contrasted Hole 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gonia' by Typogama (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, athletic, retro, punchy, confident, rugged, impact, emphasis, motion, brand voice, display legibility, bracketed, wedge serif, ink-trap hints, compact, energetic.
A heavy, right-leaning italic with slab-like, wedge-ended serifs and brisk, forward motion. Strokes show clear modulation, with rounded joins and slightly braced terminals that keep counters open despite the dark color. The letterforms feel compact and sturdy, with a consistent diagonal stress and a rhythmic, poster-like texture across words. Numerals and capitals share the same sturdy construction, producing a dense, high-impact line while maintaining readable interior shapes.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, and promotional copy where the italic slant can do expressive work. It also fits sports branding, event graphics, packaging, and logo-like wordmarks that benefit from a sturdy, energetic texture. Longer passages can work when set large with generous leading, but it reads most comfortably as a display face.
The overall tone is assertive and energetic, with a classic sports-and-signage flavor. Its strong slanted stance and chunky serifs create a sense of speed and emphasis, giving text a confident, attention-grabbing voice that feels slightly vintage without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong display presence with a fast, italicized cadence while retaining the familiar structure and sturdiness of slab-like serifs. Its controlled contrast and braced details suggest an aim for bold legibility and punch on posters, signage, and brand statements.
In the sample text, the heavy italic angle and prominent serifs create a distinctive word silhouette, especially in mixed-case settings. The design balances blunt, blocky weight with softened curves, which helps large sizes feel bold rather than harsh. Spacing appears tuned for display, yielding a tight, cohesive color when set in paragraphs.