Slab Contrasted Bere 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, retro, circus, western, playful, boisterous, display impact, vintage flavor, poster voice, brand personality, chunky, bracketed, rounded, bouncy, expressive.
A heavy, right-leaning display face with chunky slab-like serifs and strongly bracketed joins that create a soft, sculpted silhouette. Strokes are broad and compact with gently modulated contrast, and terminals often end in rounded, ink-trap–like notches that add texture. Counters are relatively small and the overall rhythm is lively, with letterforms showing slight irregularity in width and curvature that reads as intentionally expressive rather than strictly geometric.
Best suited to large sizes where the bold slabs, bracketed serifs, and notched terminals can be appreciated—posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, and storefront-style signage. It can work for short bursts of text or pull quotes, but the dense weight and busy detailing are most effective as a display voice rather than long-form reading.
The font conveys a spirited, vintage show-poster energy—confident, loud, and a bit theatrical. Its buoyant slant and punchy slabs give it a nostalgic tone that can feel western-adjacent or circus-like, while remaining friendly and approachable.
Likely designed as an energetic display serif that echoes classic advertising and entertainment typography, prioritizing impact and character. The combination of robust slabs, rounded bracketing, and a dynamic slant suggests an intent to feel hand-shaped and vintage without becoming ornamental or script-like.
Uppercase forms feel especially poster-oriented, with broad shoulders and emphatic serifs; the lowercase adds even more personality through rounded bowls and jaunty diagonals. Numerals are similarly weighty and attention-grabbing, designed to match the same carved, notched finishing throughout.