Slab Contrasted Sufa 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cowboy Rodeo' and 'Gold' by FontMesa, 'Firelli' by Typejockeys, and 'Huemul Slab' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, sports branding, western, industrial, collegiate, retro, punchy, impact, heritage, authority, display strength, blocky, heavy, sturdy, bracketed, ink-trap-like.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with squared terminals and prominent, bracketed slabs that read strongly at display sizes. Strokes are broadly even but show noticeable contrast, especially where horizontals meet verticals, giving the letters a carved, poster-like solidity rather than a monoline feel. Counters are compact and sturdy, and joins are reinforced with chunky transitions that create a rugged rhythm. The lowercase is compact and workmanlike with strong serifs, while the numerals are wide, weighty, and highly uniform in color.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and large-scale signage where strong structure and immediate legibility are priorities. It also fits packaging, labels, and brand marks that want a robust, heritage-leaning voice, as well as sports or event graphics that benefit from a bold, blocky presence.
The overall tone is assertive and confident, with a retro, Americana-leaning flavor that can feel Western or collegiate depending on context. Its thick slabs and dense texture project strength, tradition, and practicality, with a slightly nostalgic, print-era presence.
Designed to deliver maximum visual impact through strong slabs, compact counters, and a firmly constructed skeleton. The intent appears to be a dependable display face that evokes traditional print and signage conventions while staying highly legible at large sizes.
In longer settings the dense weight and tight internal spaces produce a dark, emphatic texture; it’s most comfortable when given generous tracking and leading. The forms favor impact over delicacy, and the sturdy slabs help maintain clarity against busy backgrounds or at distance.