Slab Contrasted Hosi 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Adagio Slab' by Machalski (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, sports branding, headlines, packaging, logos, retro, sporty, playful, bold, lively, impact, motion, retro flavor, display emphasis, brand presence, wedge serifs, bracketed, soft corners, tight apertures, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, right-leaning display face with slab-like, wedge-shaped serifs and compact internal counters. Strokes show noticeable thick-to-thin modulation and frequent tapering into angled terminals, giving the letterforms a chiseled, cut-from-black feel. Curves are full and rounded but often interrupted by sharp notches and brisk angles, creating an energetic rhythm across words. The fit appears fairly tight and the overall silhouette is dense, with sturdy capitals and rounded, weighty figures.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where large sizes can showcase the distinctive wedges, notches, and contrast. It can work well for sports-themed graphics, retro-inspired packaging, and logo wordmarks that benefit from a dense, energetic texture.
The font reads as retro and sporty, with a punchy, poster-forward attitude. Its slanted stance and chunky serifs suggest motion and emphasis, while the quirky notches and tapered terminals add a slightly playful, informal edge.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a dynamic italic slant and robust slabby detailing, balancing classic sign/print cues with more aggressive, angular shaping for modern display use.
In text, the strong emphasis on diagonals and the tight apertures can make long passages feel busy, but it excels at creating impact. The numerals are especially bold and rounded, matching the headline-driven character of the letters.