Slab Contrasted Ihve 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, sports branding, retro, poster, sporty, assertive, playful, impact, movement, nostalgia, display, emphasis, chunky, bracketed, wedge serif, ink-trap feel, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with chunky proportions and a strongly sculpted, cut-in silhouette. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with thick stems and slightly tapered joins that create a carved, almost ink-trap-like bite at corners. Serifs read as sturdy slabs with bracketed transitions and occasional wedge-like shaping, giving terminals a chiseled, energetic finish. Counters are relatively tight and apertures can be compact, producing a dense, rhythmic texture that stays punchy at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where impact and momentum are priorities. The dense weight and sculpted serifs make it effective for logo wordmarks, packaging callouts, and sports or event graphics, especially when set large with a bit of breathing room.
The overall tone is bold and upbeat, with a nostalgic, headline-driven attitude. Its slanted, blocky construction feels lively and competitive—suggesting classic sports lettering, retro advertising, and emphatic editorial emphasis rather than quiet, neutral text setting.
Designed to deliver maximum punch in a bold italic slab voice, combining classic serif sturdiness with a carved, high-energy rhythm. The goal appears to be a display face that reads as vintage-leaning and expressive while remaining structured and highly legible at headline sizes.
The italics are built into the letterforms rather than appearing as a simple slant, with diagonals and joins that reinforce forward motion. Numerals and capitals maintain a consistent, muscular color, while lowercase retains the same stout, compact character for cohesive word shapes in large settings.