Slab Square Igde 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType, 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Corporative Slab' by Latinotype, 'PF Bague Slab Pro' by Parachute, 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel, 'Rogliano' by TipoType, and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports, packaging, signage, retro, sporty, assertive, playful, energetic, impact, dynamism, nostalgia, headline strength, brand punch, chunky, compact, bracketed, rounded, ink-trap.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and tightly packed internal counters. The serifs read as sturdy blocks with subtle bracketing, and many joins show soft rounding that keeps the dense shapes from feeling rigid. Curves are full and slightly squared-off in places, with small notches and wedge-like cut-ins at some stroke endings that add a punchy, display-focused texture. The overall rhythm is bold and steady, with large, dark letterforms that hold together well in short lines and headings.
Best suited to headlines, posters, sports branding, and packaging where strong presence and quick readability matter. It can also work for short blurbs, labels, and signage, especially when you want a lively, vintage-tinged slab serif without delicate detailing.
The tone is bold and upbeat, with a classic, retro-leaning energy that suggests sports lettering and mid-century advertising. Its confident slant and chunky slabs give it an assertive voice, while the rounded shaping keeps it friendly rather than severe.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that combines robust, blocky serifs with a dynamic slant for emphasis and speed. Its rounded joins and dense counters suggest an aim for friendly boldness—built to stand out at larger sizes while staying visually cohesive in mixed-case settings.
Uppercase forms feel particularly stable and poster-ready, while the lowercase maintains the same weight and slanted momentum for a cohesive text color in display settings. Numerals match the same chunky, high-impact construction, making them suitable for prominent, attention-grabbing use.