Slab Contrasted Osvu 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Gothic' and 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Rama Slab' by Dharma Type, 'Display Roman JNL' by Jeff Levine, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logotypes, western, poster, industrial, retro, confident, impact, condensed fit, vintage flavor, sturdy tone, signage clarity, blocky, compact, bracketed, sturdy, high-impact.
A compact, heavy slab serif with squared, bracketed serifs and broad, flat terminals. Strokes are dense and mostly even, with only modest modulation, giving the face a solid, stamped look. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are controlled, while the x-height reads tall, keeping lowercase forms assertive and legible at display sizes. Overall proportions are condensed with a strong vertical rhythm and firm baseline presence.
Best suited to headlines, poster typography, and branding where a strong, compact word shape is needed. It also works well for packaging labels, storefront or wayfinding signage, and logo lockups that benefit from a sturdy slab serif voice. For body text, it is most effective in short bursts such as pull quotes or subheads.
The typeface communicates a rugged, old-fashioned confidence—evoking traditional print, signage, and workmanlike branding. Its bold slabs and compact forms feel direct and emphatic, lending a slightly vintage, Americana-inflected tone without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, pairing condensed proportions with emphatic slab serifs for a bold, vintage-leaning display voice. It prioritizes strong silhouette, consistent rhythm, and a durable, print-forward presence.
The numerals and capitals share the same block-built logic, creating a cohesive, uniform texture in all-caps settings. In longer lines, the dense weight and narrow set produce a dark, punchy color that favors short phrases over extended reading.