Slab Contrasted Abso 9 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'MartiniThai Neue Slab V2' by Deltatype; 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype; 'Martini' by Katatrad; 'Amasis', 'Amasis eText', and 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype; and 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, book covers, editorial, confident, traditional, industrial, collegiate, impact, authority, readability, heritage, bracketed, sturdy, blocky, high-contrast, crisp.
A heavy slab serif with sturdy, rectangular serifs and a noticeably bracketed transition into the stems. Strokes are weighty with moderate contrast, keeping counters open and forms clear at large sizes. The proportions lean broad with a stable, upright stance; terminals are mostly flat and squared, contributing to a crisp, engineered rhythm. Numerals and capitals read as strongly structured and slightly condensed in their internal spaces, emphasizing a solid, poster-ready presence.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short passages where its strong slabs and dark typographic color can anchor a layout. It works well for branding and packaging that need a dependable, heritage-leaning presence, and for book or magazine covers where a sturdy serif can deliver impact.
The overall tone feels confident and established, combining a classic editorial seriousness with an industrial, workmanlike solidity. Its bold slabs and squared finishing give it a no-nonsense, authoritative voice that can also nod to collegiate or heritage styling when set large.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence and clarity through bold slab serifs and firm, upright construction, balancing traditional serif cues with a more rugged, utilitarian finish for display-forward typography.
The lowercase shows a robust, readable texture with clear differentiation between round and straight-sided letters, while the slab serifs keep line endings emphatic. In text settings, the weight produces a dark color, suggesting it benefits from generous tracking or comfortable leading when used in longer paragraphs.