Slab Contrasted Imdy 9 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, book covers, branding, confident, traditional, collegiate, bookish, impact, heritage, authority, display, emphasis, bracketing, robust, sturdy, ink-trap feel, compact joins.
A robust italic slab-serif with bracketing and strongly weighted serifs that read as rectangular blocks. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation, with rounded interior curves and slightly tapered terminals that keep counters open despite the heavy color. The italic slant is consistent and paired with broad proportions, producing a stable rhythm and prominent horizontal emphasis. Letterforms feel tightly engineered, with compact joins and a generally even texture in text settings.
Best suited to display contexts such as headlines, pull quotes, posters, and book or magazine covers where a strong typographic voice is desired. It can also serve branding and packaging that benefit from a traditional, established feel, especially when set large or with generous leading for clarity.
The tone is authoritative and classic, with an editorial seriousness that also nods to collegiate and heritage signage. Its weight and sturdy serifs convey confidence and tradition, while the italic stance adds momentum and a slightly dramatic, headline-ready voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, classic slab-serif impression with a forward-leaning italic energy, balancing sturdy construction and legible counters for impactful reading in prominent text roles.
In the sample text, the font maintains strong word shapes and clear punctuation, with ample presence at display sizes. Numerals and capitals appear especially punchy, and the heavy serifs help anchor lines, creating a distinctly print-like, poster-friendly color.