Slab Contrasted Dilu 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, retro, assertive, sporty, playful, display, impact, nostalgia, motion, attention, chunky, bracketed, round terminals, lively, high-ink.
A heavy, forward-slanted slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, high-ink silhouette. Strokes are thick with subtly modulated weight, and the serifs read as stout, bracketed slabs that blend smoothly into the stems. Curves are generous and rounded, with soft inner counters and a slightly bouncy rhythm from letter to letter; joins and terminals tend to be rounded rather than sharp. The lowercase shows single-storey forms and pronounced, scooped entry/exit shapes that add momentum, while numerals are similarly bold and rounded for strong, even color.
Best suited for headlines, short slogans, and large-format applications where its thick slabs and energetic slant can carry the message. It works well for packaging, storefront or event signage, sports-leaning branding, and retro-themed promotional materials where a bold, friendly display voice is needed.
The overall tone is energetic and throwback, combining a confident, muscular presence with a friendly, slightly whimsical slant. It evokes mid-century advertising and sports lettering—bold, upbeat, and attention-seeking without feeling overly formal.
This design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that merges sturdy serif structure with a lively italic swagger, prioritizing personality, presence, and quick recognition in promotional and branding contexts.
In text, the heavy weight and tight interior spaces create dense typographic color, making the style feel at home at larger sizes. The italic construction is strong and consistent, giving lines a sense of motion and emphasis even without additional styling.