Slab Contrasted Sugy 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, athletic, western, industrial, retro, authoritative, impact, heritage poster, sturdiness, high visibility, blocky, chamfered, squared, compact, stencil-like.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with squared proportions and pronounced, rectangular terminals. Strokes are broadly even, with subtle internal modulation and crisp, chamfered corners that create an octagonal silhouette in bowls and curves. Counters are compact and mostly squared-off, producing a dense, high-impact texture; the lowercase keeps a large, sturdy x-height with short ascenders/descenders and simple, blunt joins. Overall spacing reads firm and deliberate, emphasizing solidity over delicacy.
Best for headlines, posters, and large-scale display where its dense, squared forms can read with authority. It suits sports identities, bold packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from a sturdy, industrial slab-serif voice. In smaller sizes, the tight counters and heavy texture may prefer generous tracking and ample line spacing.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, leaning toward athletic and poster vernaculars with a hint of old-west signage. Its squared geometry and hefty slabs give it an industrial, workmanlike confidence that feels vintage without becoming ornate.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact through chunky slabs, squared geometry, and chamfered detailing, evoking traditional poster and athletic lettering while staying clean and consistent for contemporary display use.
Capitals and numerals share a consistent octagonal language, with angled cut-ins at corners and straight-sided bowls that maintain strong alignment. The overall color on the page is very dark and uniform, making it best suited to short bursts of text rather than long reading passages.