Slab Contrasted Rojy 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Andrade New' and 'Haste' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, western, circus, poster, playful, retro, attention, nostalgia, show signage, impact, character, blocky, bracketed, heavy, chunky, rounded.
A heavy, block-based slab serif with compact internal counters and prominent, squared serifs that read as slightly bracketed and softened at some joins. Strokes feel predominantly monolinear at a distance, but the letterforms show subtle shaping and tapering in places, giving a gently modeled, dimensional rhythm rather than purely geometric construction. The overall silhouette is wide and sturdy, with large bowls and apertures kept relatively tight, producing a dense texture in text. Terminals and serifs are emphatic and consistently applied, creating a strong horizontal presence and a distinctly display-oriented color.
Best suited to posters, headlines, and short promotional copy where the heavy slabs and wide proportions can deliver impact. It also fits branding, packaging, and signage that aims for a retro or Western-leaning voice, especially when set with generous tracking and leading to keep the dark texture from closing in.
The font projects a bold, show-sign personality with a classic Americana and circus-poster flavor. Its chunky slabs and broad stance feel confident and attention-seeking, with a friendly, slightly theatrical tone that leans nostalgic rather than modernist.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display slab serif that references traditional wood-type and showcard lettering. Its consistent, chunky serifs and broad proportions prioritize recognizability and personality over neutrality, making it ideal for attention-driven typography.
In the sample paragraph, the dense weight and tight counters create a strong, dark text color, making it most comfortable at larger sizes. The numerals are similarly robust and headline-oriented, matching the uppercase’s emphatic structure and the lowercase’s compact, stout forms.