Slab Contrasted Rode 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'Clinto Slab' by XdCreative, and 'Museo Slab' and 'Museo Slab Rounded' by exljbris (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, assertive, retro, industrial, collegiate, editorial, impact, heritage, stability, legibility, blocky, sturdy, bracketed, soft corners, ink-trap feel.
A heavy slab serif with broad proportions and compact interior counters, built from thick, steady strokes and substantial rectangular serifs. The serifs read as bracketed and well-integrated, with slightly softened joins that keep the forms from feeling brittle at large sizes. Curves are wide and weighty (notably in C, G, O, S), and terminals tend to end in squared-off slabs, producing a strong baseline and headline rhythm. The lowercase is sturdy and simple, with a single-storey a and g, a deep-shouldered r, and a short, solid t that reinforces the overall blocklike texture; figures are similarly chunky and open enough to hold their shape in bold settings.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short emphatic copy where its thick slabs and wide curves can read cleanly and set a strong tone. It also fits branding and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, heritage-leaning voice, and can work for signage or labels where bold letterforms must remain legible at a glance.
The tone is confident and no-nonsense, with a classic, poster-like heft that evokes traditional print, signage, and collegiate or sports-inspired branding. Its dense black color and emphatic slabs project strength and reliability, leaning slightly vintage without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a stable, print-forward slab serif structure—prioritizing bold presence, strong word shapes, and a classic, workmanlike character suitable for display typography.
In running sample text the spacing and silhouettes create a pronounced, dark typographic color that favors display sizes. The strong serifs and tight counters give it a punchy presence, while the rounded/bracketed transitions add a friendly softness to an otherwise muscular construction.