Slab Contrasted Buki 9 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Signa Slab' by FontFont (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, logotypes, editorial, sporty, retro, assertive, classic, impact, headline emphasis, brand voice, vintage cue, slab serif, bracketed, ball terminals, ink-traps, tapered joins.
A heavy italic slab serif with broad proportions and a sturdy, low-contrast build. The serifs are thick and bracketed, reading as blocky slabs with softened joins rather than razor-sharp cuts. Curves are generous and slightly squared in places, with visible tapering into terminals and occasional ball-like endings, giving the strokes a carved, punchy texture. Counters are fairly open for the weight, and the overall rhythm is compact and energetic, with strong horizontals and a consistent forward slant.
Best suited to display settings where its weight and slanted stance can do the work: headlines, posters, cover lines, and promotional typography. It can also fit branding applications such as sports identity, apparel graphics, and packaging that benefit from a strong, vintage-leaning serif italic.
The tone is bold and emphatic with a distinctly editorial and retro flavor. It evokes sports headlines and vintage advertising—confident, attention-grabbing, and a bit playful—while still retaining a traditional serif backbone.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a traditional serif framework—combining slab-like strength with an italic, forward-driving gesture. Its wide footprint and sturdy serifs suggest a focus on headline authority and brand presence rather than quiet text setting.
The numerals are robust and highly legible, matching the slab weight and italic momentum of the letters. Uppercase forms feel especially wide and display-oriented, while the lowercase maintains readable proportions with sturdy joins and pronounced terminals that add character at larger sizes.