Slab Contrasted Vahu 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'FTY SKORZHEN' by The Fontry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, display type, industrial, editorial, old-west, punchy, confident, compact impact, heritage display, strong branding, headline authority, slab serif, condensed, heavy weight, bracketed slabs, high-contrast feel.
A condensed slab-serif with heavy vertical emphasis and sturdy, blocky serifs that often show slight bracketing and rounded transitions. Strokes are thick and confident with a noticeable but controlled contrast between stems and joins, giving counters a compact, upright rhythm. Terminals tend to be squared-off and decisive, while curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) are tight and vertically biased. The lowercase features a tall x-height with short ascenders/descenders relative to body size, supporting dense setting and strong texture.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks of copy where a dense, high-impact texture is desirable. It works well for packaging, labels, signage, and editorial titles that need a classic slab presence and strong vertical economy. For long-form reading, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes or with generous leading to offset the heavy color.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a heritage flavor that reads as classic, slightly rugged, and headline-forward. Its compact width and weight create a commanding, no-nonsense voice suited to impactful messaging rather than delicate nuance.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a compact footprint, combining condensed proportions with robust slab serifs for strong recognition at a glance. The tall x-height and firm terminals suggest a focus on clarity and authority in display and headline settings.
Numerals share the same condensed, heavy construction and feel built for emphasis, with strong verticals and compact apertures. In text, the face maintains a steady, dark color; spacing and proportions favor tight, poster-like composition where the slab serifs create clear horizontal anchoring across lines.