Slab Unbracketed Nema 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Comply Slab' and 'Hudson NY Pro' by Arkitype, 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Outright' by Sohel Studio, and 'Hockeynight Serif' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, team apparel, packaging, athletic, retro, western, assertive, industrial, impact, momentum, ruggedness, retro display, signage, blocky, octagonal, compact, ink-trap, high-impact.
A heavy, forward-slanted slab serif with compact proportions and a distinctly angular build. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with squared, unbracketed slab terminals that read as sturdy blocks rather than delicate serifs. Many curves are faceted into chamfered corners, giving bowls and counters an octagonal, cut-from-metal feel. The face is tightly spaced and dense on the page, with small counters and short, weighty joins that emphasize mass and punch at display sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, logos, and sports or motorsport branding. It can also work well on packaging and labels where a strong, retro-industrial voice is desired, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the angular counters remain clear.
The overall tone is tough, sporty, and nostalgic, evoking vintage athletic lettering and old poster headlines. Its sharp corners and muscular slabs project confidence and urgency, with a slightly rugged, workmanlike character rather than refined elegance.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a cohesive, geometric slab-serif construction and a built-in italic momentum. Its faceted curves and block serifs suggest a goal of blending vintage athletic/western cues with a modern, hard-edged display rhythm.
The italic slant is built into the forms (not just an oblique), and the angular detailing stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals. Numerals are especially chunky and sign-like, with straight-sided shapes and clipped corners that hold up well in bold, high-contrast applications.