Slab Contrasted Gymi 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, western, circus, retro, poster, display impact, vintage feel, tactile texture, signage look, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap, softened, rugged.
A heavy, rounded slab serif with broad proportions and a compact internal counter structure. Serifs are blocky and strongly bracketed, with softened corners and slight irregularities that suggest a stamped or inked impression rather than a crisp geometric build. Strokes show noticeable (but not extreme) contrast, with sturdy verticals and slightly lighter joins, creating a lively rhythm across words. Terminals and apertures are relatively closed, and the overall silhouette leans toward chunky, high-impact shapes built for display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, labels, and branding where strong personality and high contrast against the page are desirable. It works especially well for short bursts of copy, event titling, and signage-style compositions that benefit from a vintage, tactile feel.
The face evokes vintage signage and showbill lettering—confident, loud, and a little rough around the edges. Its softened slabs and inky shapes read as nostalgic and playful, with a hint of frontier or carnival character.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that channels historical or print-worn lettering, prioritizing character and presence over neutrality. Its wide stance and textured detailing aim to deliver immediate visibility and a distinctive, nostalgic voice.
In text settings, the bold mass and tight counters can make long passages feel dense, but the strong serif structure helps keep word shapes recognizable. The uneven edge character becomes more apparent at larger sizes, where it reads as intentional texture.