Slab Contrasted Vasy 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Attorney' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, editorial, robust, industrial, confident, vintage, impact, authority, heritage, legibility, bracketed, blocky, sturdy, compact, punchy.
A heavy, slab-serif design with pronounced, squared serifs and visible bracketing that softens the joins into the stems. Strokes show noticeable contrast for a slab style, with firm verticals and slightly tapered or thinned internal curves, creating a crisp, high-impact texture. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend toward closed, giving the overall color a dense, poster-like solidity. Uppercase forms are broad and architectural, while lowercase keeps a sturdy, workmanlike rhythm with compact bowls and strong terminals; numerals follow the same weighty, rectangular logic for consistent emphasis.
Best suited to display typography where weight and presence are priorities—posters, headlines, storefront or wayfinding signage, and packaging with a rugged or heritage feel. It can also work for short editorial bursts such as section openers, pull quotes, and deck lines where a bold, anchored serif voice is desired.
The font reads as assertive and dependable, with a classic, hard-working tone that nods to traditional print and signage. Its heavy slabs and compact counters convey authority and practicality, lending a slightly vintage, industrial character without feeling playful.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a traditional slab-serif foundation, combining sturdy geometry with enough internal contrast and bracketing to keep large text from feeling overly mechanical. Its consistent, blocky construction suggests a focus on legibility and authority in attention-grabbing applications.
The heaviest verticals and substantial serifs create strong horizontal anchoring, helping lines feel stable and grounded at display sizes. In longer settings, the dense letterforms and tighter counters produce a dark typographic color that emphasizes impact over airiness.