Slab Contrasted Robe 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry, 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill, and 'Museo Slab' and 'Museo Slab Rounded' by exljbris (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, assertive, retro, industrial, collegiate, sturdy, impact, heritage, authority, legibility, branding, blocky, compact, bracketed, square-cut, heavy.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, poster-like footprint. Strokes are largely uniform, with subtle modulation and pronounced, squared slab terminals that read as lightly bracketed in places. Counters are relatively tight, curves are rounded but controlled, and joins feel sturdy and engineered. Uppercase forms are wide and stable, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, workmanlike rhythm with chunky serifs and strong vertical stress; numerals follow the same bold, squared-shoulder construction.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display typography where strong silhouette and high impact are priorities. It also fits signage, labels, and packaging that benefit from an industrial or heritage tone, and it can work well for collegiate or team-style branding and editorial callouts.
The overall tone is confident and no-nonsense, with a vintage Americana and press/wood-type flavor. Its weight and squared slabs give it an authoritative, institutional feel—more built than drawn—suggesting reliability and impact over delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual authority with a classic slab-serif voice, combining wide, sturdy letterforms with bold, squared terminals for unmistakable display presence. It prioritizes immediacy and a solid typographic “stamp” over refinement, aiming for durable readability and a familiar retro texture.
In paragraph-like sample text the dense color and tight internal spaces create strong texture and presence, favoring short-to-medium settings. The bold slabs and wide stance help maintain legibility at distance, while the heavy shapes can feel imposing in long runs or at small sizes.