Slab Contrasted Osfu 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Bulldog Hunter Std' by Club Type, 'Neue Aachen' by ITC, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Pentay Slab' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, sports branding, confident, industrial, collegiate, vintage, editorial, impact, authority, heritage, branding, blocky, sturdy, bracketed, ink-trap hints, compact.
A heavy slab-serif with broad, rectangular serifs and strongly bracketed joins that give the shapes a carved, athletic solidity. Strokes are thick and dark with subtle contrast, and counters are fairly tight, producing a compact, high-impact texture in text. Terminals are mostly squared and decisive, with a mix of straight-sided geometry and slightly rounded interior curves. Overall rhythm is stable and upright, with generous slabs and sturdy stems that hold together well at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and short blocks of text where strong presence and an even, punchy texture are desired. It works well in packaging, labels, and signage, and can support sports or institutional branding where sturdy slab serifs and a classic, authoritative voice are appropriate.
The tone is bold and assertive, evoking vintage poster and collegiate signage traditions. Its dense color and squared details feel practical and hard-working, with a classic print-era straightforwardness rather than a sleek, contemporary polish.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a traditional slab-serif framework—prioritizing strength, legibility, and a familiar vintage/collegiate character for display-oriented typography.
The lowercase shows a distinctly serifed, traditional structure with pronounced slabs on stems and a strong baseline presence, while capitals read as blocky and emblematic. Numerals appear similarly weighty and built for impact, matching the letterforms’ sturdy, sign-like construction.