Slab Contrasted Rolo 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Corporative Slab' by Latinotype, 'PF Bague Slab Pro' by Parachute, 'Rogliano' by TipoType, 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill, and 'Eigerdals Slab' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, retro, collegiate, industrial, playful, impact, nostalgia, ruggedness, approachability, display clarity, chunky, sturdy, rounded, blocky, bracketed.
A heavy, blocky slab serif with compact interior counters and assertive, rectangular serifs that read as firmly attached to the stems. The letterforms are broadly proportioned with a steady rhythm and a mostly even stroke color, while corners are subtly softened to avoid a harsh geometric feel. Uppercase shapes lean on classic slab construction (notably the squat bowls and strong terminals), and the lowercase is similarly robust, with tight apertures and simplified joins that keep the texture dense in running text. Numerals follow the same chunky, poster-like construction with clear, sturdy silhouettes.
Best used where impact is primary: headlines, posters, signage, and bold brand marks that need a strong slab-serif voice. It also suits packaging and labels that benefit from a vintage or collegiate feel, especially in short bursts of text where the dense texture reads as deliberate and graphic.
The overall tone is bold and self-assured, with a distinctly vintage, Americana/collegiate flavor. Its heavy slabs and compact counters create a strong, authoritative voice, while the slightly rounded detailing keeps it approachable rather than severe. The result feels nostalgic and energetic—well suited to attention-grabbing, statement typography.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum presence with a classic slab-serif structure, balancing sturdy industrial forms with friendlier rounding for broad, mainstream appeal. The consistent weight and simplified details suggest an intention toward reliable display performance and a recognizable retro tone.
The design maintains consistent weight and serif treatment across cases, producing a dark, uniform typographic color at display sizes. In the sample text, the dense counters and tight apertures make it feel punchy and compact, favoring short lines and emphatic phrases over long-form reading.