Slab Contrasted Osbu 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'CamingoSlab' by Jan Fromm, 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute, and 'Bree Serif' and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, sturdy, athletic, editorial, retro, assertive, impact, readability, heritage, ruggedness, display, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap hints, compact, punchy.
A heavy slab-serif with broad, rectangular serifs and mostly squared terminals, softened by gentle rounding and subtle bracketing at joins. Strokes are thick and confident with moderate contrast, producing strong vertical emphasis and dense color in text. Counters are relatively compact and the apertures stay fairly closed, while curves (C, G, O) are sturdy and slightly squarish. The lowercase shows robust, workmanlike forms with a single-storey g, firm shoulders, and a straightforward i/j treatment; figures are bold, wide, and highly legible with simple, blocky construction.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and bold branding where impact and durability are priorities. It also works well for packaging and editorial display settings that need a strong, classic slab voice, and can carry short bursts of text when ample size and leading are available.
The overall tone is forceful and dependable—more headline-forward than delicate—evoking classic print display and team/industrial lettering. It feels confident and no-nonsense, with a vintage editorial bite that reads immediately at large sizes.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact slab-serif look with a compact, energetic rhythm—balancing blunt geometry with just enough curvature and bracketing to remain readable and polished in display typography.
Spacing in the samples looks intentionally tight and compact, creating a strong, poster-like rhythm. The heavy slabs and sturdy curves keep word shapes stable, while small details (like slight notches/ink-trap-like cut-ins at some joins) help counters stay open under dense weight.