Slab Contrasted Ible 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Bandera', 'Bandera Cyrillic', and 'Bandera Pro' by AndrijType; 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara; and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, retro, sporty, poster, assertive, playful, impact, nostalgia, energy, approachability, display, bracketed, rounded, soft corners, compact joins, ball terminals.
This typeface is a heavy, right-slanted serif with prominent slab-like feet and subtly bracketed joins that soften the corners. Strokes are robust and generally even, with only mild modulation, giving letters a dense, printed mass. Counters are moderately tight and the rhythm is energetic, with rounded interior shapes and occasional ball-like terminals (notably in the lowercase). The overall silhouette reads sturdy and chunky, with broad forms and clear, blocky serifs that hold together well at display sizes.
Best suited to high-impact headlines, posters, and branding where bold, characterful typography is needed. It can work well for sports-themed graphics, product packaging, and short logo or wordmark applications, especially when a lively, vintage-leaning slab serif voice is desired.
The tone feels confident and extroverted, evoking classic advertising and athletic or collegiate lettering without becoming purely stencil or strictly geometric. Its buoyant curves and bold slabs add a friendly, slightly humorous edge, making it feel both nostalgic and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a compact, slab-serif structure and a dynamic italic slant. Its softened bracketing and rounded details aim to keep the heft approachable while maintaining strong, display-first legibility.
The sample text shows strong word-shape presence and emphatic punctuation, with the italic slant adding motion and urgency. Numerals appear weighty and straightforward, matching the letterforms’ solid, poster-oriented construction.