Slab Contrasted Buja 9 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, magazines, retro, editorial, sporty, confident, friendly, impact, warmth, motion, nostalgia, readability, bracketed, chunky, rounded, bouncy, high-ink.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with stout, slab-like terminals and clearly bracketed joins. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation while maintaining a dense, high-ink texture, and counters are relatively tight for the weight. The letterforms are broad with a lively, slightly bouncy rhythm; curves are full and rounded, and many joins and endings feel softened rather than razor-sharp. Lowercase shows compact proportions with a clear, sturdy baseline presence, while figures and capitals keep the same assertive, blocky color and forward momentum.
Best suited to headlines, poster typography, bold editorial callouts, and brand marks that need a confident, vintage-leaning presence. It also works well on packaging and event or sports-style graphics where strong word shapes and a lively rhythm are more important than small-size text economy.
The overall tone is energetic and self-assured, combining vintage print warmth with an athletic, headline-ready punch. Its slanted stance and chunky serifs give it a dynamic, slightly playful voice that still reads as solid and dependable.
The design appears intended as a display serif that merges sturdy slab construction with an italic, energetic flow, aiming for high impact and strong word-shape recognition. Its softened bracketing and rounded curves suggest a deliberate balance between toughness and approachability for attention-grabbing titles and branding.
Across the set, the consistent slabbing at terminals creates strong horizontal accents that help words feel cohesive and emphatic. The italic slant is pronounced enough to add speed, but the weight and wide silhouettes keep it grounded and highly visible in display settings.