Slab Contrasted Abfa 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Heptal', 'Pentay Slab', and 'Sextan Serif' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, confident, traditional, institutional, sturdy, readability, authority, impact, classic tone, print utility, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap free, high legibility, compact.
A sturdy slab-serif with bracketed, rectangular serifs and a heavy, even color on the page. Strokes are mostly monolinear with a subtle modulation at joins, and counters are open and fairly generous for the weight. Proportions feel slightly condensed in some forms, with tall capitals, a moderate x-height, and firm horizontal terminals that emphasize a solid baseline. The lowercase follows a conventional, print-oriented construction with a two-storey a and g, and the numerals are robust and highly readable.
Well suited to magazine and newspaper-style headlines, pull quotes, and subheads where a strong typographic voice is needed. It can also serve effectively in branding, packaging, and signage applications that benefit from a dependable, classic slab-serif presence.
The overall tone is authoritative and workmanlike, evoking classic editorial and institutional typography. Its weight and squared serifs convey stability and seriousness, while the clear forms keep it approachable rather than ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif voice with strong emphasis and dependable readability, balancing traditional letterforms with a bold, sturdy texture for impactful display and confident text settings.
The face maintains a consistent rhythm across the alphabet, with strong vertical stress and crisp corners softened by small brackets. The heavier slabs and wide joins give it a “set-in-ink” presence that holds up well in dense text and prominent headlines.