Slab Contrasted Roza 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Wild Bounty' by Glowtype, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, and 'Auster Slab' by Resistenza (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, sturdy, friendly, retro, playful, western, impact, nostalgia, brand voice, bracketed, soft corners, chunky, bulky, rounded joins.
A heavy slab serif with broad, block-like terminals and subtly bracketed joins that soften the overall silhouette. Strokes are mostly uniform, with gentle modulation that reads more as shaping than sharp contrast. Counters are compact and the letterforms lean on wide, squared curves, giving a dense, poster-ready texture. The lowercase is robust with round i/j dots and single-storey forms, maintaining consistent weight and strong horizontal emphasis across the set.
Best suited for big, attention-grabbing applications such as headlines, posters, and storefront-style signage. It also fits branding and packaging where a confident, vintage-leaning slab serif can carry a lot of visual weight in a small number of words.
The tone is bold and approachable, with a nostalgic, old-time display character. Its chunky slabs and softened corners suggest classic Americana and storefront signage, while the rounded interior shapes keep it friendly rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice—pairing sturdy, rectangular serifs with softened geometry for a readable, characterful display style.
The numerals follow the same heavy, compact construction, designed to hold presence at large sizes. Overall spacing and massing create a strong, even color in text, with distinctive silhouettes that prioritize impact over finesse.