Slab Contrasted Ohru 9 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, western, circus, poster, heritage, rugged, vintage display, sign painting, woodtype revival, decorative impact, bracketed, beaked, blocky, ink-trap feel, stencil-like counters.
A heavy, display-oriented slab serif with prominent, squared serifs and noticeable stroke contrast that gives the letters a carved, dimensional feel. The shapes are compact and sturdy with broad shoulders, short joins, and slightly rounded interior corners that create narrow highlights inside some counters. Serifs are assertive and often bracketed or beak-like, adding a woodtype flavor, while spacing is generous enough to keep the dense forms readable at larger sizes. Numerals and capitals follow the same robust geometry, with rounded bowls and angular terminals that maintain a consistent, punchy rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, titles, posters, and signage where its strong serifs and contrasted strokes can read clearly at large sizes. It also works well for branding marks and packaging that want a vintage, Americana-leaning display voice, especially in short lines or punchy taglines.
The overall tone feels bold and theatrical, evoking vintage woodtype, saloon signage, and circus or fairground posters. It reads as confident and attention-grabbing, with a slightly rugged, printed texture implied by the interior cut-ins and tight counters.
The design appears intended to channel classic slab-serif display traditions—particularly woodtype-inspired forms—while adding extra internal shaping to heighten contrast and create a more decorative, engraved impression. Its proportions and strong terminals prioritize impact and character over neutral text setting.
Several glyphs show interior notches or inset shapes that create a subtle outlined/engraved effect in places, adding visual interest without becoming fully inline. The uppercase set feels especially authoritative and sign-like, while the lowercase keeps the same weight and presence, making mixed-case settings still feel like display typography.