Slab Contrasted Roji 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Publica Slab' by FaceType, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry, 'Clinto Slab' by XdCreative, and 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, sports, packaging, poster, western, athletic, retro, assertive, impact, heritage, legibility, attention, blocky, bracketed, rounded, chunky, sturdy.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with broad proportions and compact inner counters. The serifs are thick and strongly bracketed, blending into stems with rounded transitions rather than sharp corners. Curves are full and simplified, with squared terminals and a consistent, sturdy rhythm across capitals and lowercase. Numerals are similarly weighty and geometric, designed for high-impact display rather than delicate detail.
Best suited to posters, headlines, and branding where bold presence and instant legibility are priorities. It performs well on signage and labels, especially in short bursts of text, and fits sports or collegiate-style applications and retro-inspired packaging that benefit from a strong, slab-serif stamp.
The font conveys a bold, no-nonsense tone with a nostalgic, Americana-leaning flavor. Its chunky slabs and rounded joins feel confident and workmanlike, suggesting strength, tradition, and high visibility. Overall, it reads as attention-grabbing and energetic, with a classic poster/athletic spirit.
This design appears intended as a high-impact display slab: broad, sturdy letterforms with softened bracketing to keep the heavy weight approachable and readable. The overall construction prioritizes bold silhouettes and consistent texture for emphatic, attention-driven typography.
Spacing and silhouette emphasis favor large-size clarity: counters stay relatively tight, and the thick serifs create strong horizontal accents. The lowercase maintains a straightforward, upright structure, while capitals appear especially massive and sign-like, producing a dense, impactful text color in paragraphs.