Slab Contrasted Vaho 9 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Derpache' by Edignwn Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, mastheads, bold, industrial, confident, vintage, authoritative, impact, compactness, authority, retro print, sturdiness, slab serif, blocky, bracketed serifs, high impact, condensed rhythm.
A compact, heavy slab serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and a strongly vertical, no-nonsense construction. Strokes are thick with visible contrast, and counters stay relatively tight, creating dense word shapes and strong color on the page. The lowercase follows traditional serif proportions with a moderate x-height and short extenders, while the overall set keeps a consistent, condensed rhythm. Terminals are squared and firm, with crisp joins and minimal flourish, giving the face a structured, punchy presence in both text and display sizes.
Well-suited for headlines, posters, and prominent editorial elements where a strong slab-serif voice is needed. It can also work for packaging, signage, and mastheads that benefit from compact width and high impact, and for short blocks of text when set with generous spacing.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, leaning toward a classic poster/press feel rather than a delicate book serif. It reads as confident and slightly vintage, with an industrial seriousness that suits messaging meant to feel dependable and emphatic.
Designed to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint, combining traditional slab-serif cues with a dense, modernized weight distribution. The intent appears to be clear, authoritative communication with a rugged, print-forward character.
The numerals and capitals appear especially robust, with wide slabs that anchor the letterforms and enhance stability. In the sample text, the bold texture holds together in large paragraphs, though the tight counters and condensed spacing make it feel best when air and leading are provided.