Slab Contrasted Osba 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Classic Round' and 'Classic XtraRound' by Durotype, 'MC Rufel' by Maulana Creative, 'Amasis' and 'Amasis eText' by Monotype, 'Bodoni Egyptian Pro' by Shinntype, and 'Cabrito' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial display, branding, retro, robust, friendly, editorial, assertive, impact, nostalgia, warmth, readability, display, bracketed, ball terminals, ink-trap hints, soft corners, compact.
A heavy slab-serif with broad, blocky serifs and noticeably rounded/bracketed joins that soften the overall mass. Strokes are strongly weighted with modest internal contrast, and many terminals end in subtly bulbous or teardrop-like shapes that add warmth. Counters are compact and dark, producing a dense color on the page, while curves (C, G, O, S) stay smooth and full. The lowercase shows sturdy construction with short-to-moderate extenders and a single-storey “a,” reinforcing a straightforward, poster-oriented rhythm.
Best suited to display sizes where its thick slabs and compact counters can deliver impact—headlines, posters, packaging, and branding marks. It can work well for editorial decks and pull quotes when you want strong typographic color and a retro-leaning voice, but it will feel dense in lengthy small-size body text.
The font reads confident and punchy, with a nostalgic, print-forward feel that suggests vintage headlines and classic advertising. Its softened slabs and rounded terminals keep it approachable rather than severe, balancing authority with friendliness. The overall tone is bold and attention-seeking, suited to messages that want to feel established and hearty.
The design appears intended to provide a high-impact slab-serif voice that feels traditional yet friendly, combining robust headline weight with softened details for broader appeal. Its forms prioritize presence and legibility at display sizes while maintaining a consistent, print-classic rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Spacing and forms create a compact texture, especially in long lines, where the weight and tight counters build strong presence. Numerals follow the same stout, slabbed logic and appear designed to match headline settings. The combination of sturdy slabs and rounded details gives it a slightly quirky, humanized edge compared with more rigid geometric slabs.