Slab Contrasted Rohu 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Choplin' by René Bieder (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, collegiate, retro, assertive, playful, punchy, impact, heritage feel, headline clarity, brand presence, slab serif, blocky, bracketed, soft corners, ink-trap notches.
A heavy, block-structured slab serif with broad proportions and sturdy, rectangular terminals. Stems and slabs are thick and confident, with gentle rounding at key corners and subtle notch-like cut-ins where strokes meet, giving the letterforms a slightly carved, poster-ready texture. Counters are generous for the weight, and curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) stay rounded but firmly contained by the overall squarish construction. Spacing appears substantial and the rhythm is steady, favoring headline clarity over delicate detail.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and signage where strong presence and quick recognition are needed. It also fits sports branding, team or event graphics, and packaging that benefits from a retro, collegiate flavor and high-impact word shapes.
The tone is bold and extroverted, evoking classic collegiate and vintage display lettering with a friendly, slightly playful edge. It reads as authoritative and energetic, well suited to attention-grabbing statements and punchy short phrases.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight and personality while preserving straightforward readability, combining classic slab-serif structure with softened corners and small sculpted joins for a distinctive display texture.
The numerals match the letterforms’ blocky, slab-driven voice, with rounded bowls and compact internal spaces that remain readable at large sizes. Lowercase forms are sturdy and upright, with a utilitarian, athletic feel that stays consistent across the set.