Slab Contrasted Pite 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType, 'MVB Dovetail' by MVB, 'Amasis' by Monotype, and 'Lev Serif' by TypeFaith Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, editorial display, friendly, retro, athletic, confident, playful, impact, nostalgia, approachability, signage, bracketed, rounded, chunky, compact counters, poster-like.
A heavy, blocky slab-serif with softly bracketed joins and rounded corners that keep the mass feeling approachable rather than rigid. Strokes are thick and mostly even, with compact internal counters and sturdy, rectangular slabs that read clearly at display sizes. Proportions are broad and stable, with generous caps, a straightforward lowercase, and numerals that carry the same weighty, poster-ready presence. Overall spacing feels open enough for big headlines, while the dense forms create a strong, dark typographic color.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and short-form display typography where weight and personality are an advantage. It works well for packaging, event graphics, and sports-leaning branding, and can add a vintage punch to editorial titles or pull quotes.
The tone is bold and upbeat, evoking vintage signage and varsity/club lettering without becoming overly formal. Its chunky slabs and softened detailing give it a friendly, slightly nostalgic character that feels confident and energetic.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a warm, approachable slab-serif voice—combining billboard-level presence with softened details for an inviting, classic display feel.
The serif treatment is consistent and emphatic, creating a strong baseline and a pronounced rhythm across words. Curves are full and round, and terminals tend to be blunt, reinforcing an assertive, print-forward look.