Slab Contrasted Agni 9 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book covers, magazines, posters, bookish, institutional, traditional, measured, authority, readability, print tradition, headline impact, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, open counters, sturdy.
A wide, upright slab-serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and a measured, classical rhythm. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation, with strong verticals and slightly lighter connecting strokes, giving the letters a firm but not overly rigid texture. Counters are generally open and generously proportioned, and the lowercase includes readable, oldstyle-leaning details such as a two-storey “a” and “g,” plus a ball terminal on the “f.” Numerals are clear and evenly weighted, matching the text color of the alphabet.
Well suited to editorial typography where a classic voice and strong presence are needed, such as magazine headlines, book covers, and section openers. It can also work for posters and branded headings that benefit from a sturdy slab-serif feel and generous width.
The overall tone feels editorial and traditional—confident, steady, and slightly formal. Its broad proportions and slab finishing lend an authoritative, institutional character without becoming ornate.
Likely designed to provide a dependable slab-serif voice with a traditional, print-oriented sensibility—wide, confident letterforms and clear counters aimed at strong headline impact while remaining comfortable in longer passages.
The wide set and prominent serifs create strong horizontal cues that read well at display and subhead sizes, while the open shapes keep paragraphs from feeling overly dense. Curved letters retain a smooth, restrained drawing that balances the sturdiness of the slabs.