Slab Contrasted Roko 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, and 'Eksja' by Protimient (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, western, circus, retro, playful, assertive, impact, nostalgia, character, chunky, blocky, bracketed, softened, ink-trap-like.
A chunky slab serif with heavy, block-like strokes and subtly rounded outer corners. The slabs are broad and often bracketed into the stems, giving the shapes a carved, poster-like solidity rather than a crisp geometric feel. Counters are generous but tightly framed by thick outlines, and several joins show small interior cut-ins that read like notched details or ink-trap-like shaping. The lowercase is compact and sturdy, with single-storey forms and a prominent, vertical emphasis in letters like b, d, p, and q; numerals are equally weighty and simplified for impact.
Best suited to posters, headlines, branding marks, packaging, and signage where a bold, characterful voice is needed. It can work for short bursts of copy or punchy taglines, but its dense texture and decorative notches make it less comfortable for extended small-size reading.
The overall tone feels vintage and showman-like—confident, attention-grabbing, and a bit theatrical. Its bold slabs and notched details evoke Western signage, circus posters, and old-style display printing where strong silhouettes and charm matter more than refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a nostalgic, print-inspired slab serif structure, balancing broad serifs with softened corners and interior notching to add personality and maintain clarity at large sizes.
The rhythm is intentionally chunky and unevenly lively, with strong internal shaping that keeps large black areas from feeling flat. In text settings the dense color and deep serifs create a commanding texture, making spacing and line breaks feel distinctly display-oriented.