Slab Contrasted Vabu 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, signage, traditional, confident, rugged, collegiate, impact, authority, heritage, readability, sturdiness, bracketed serifs, heavy slabs, compact spacing, high-shouldered, ink-trap free.
A sturdy slab-serif with strongly bracketed, blocky serifs and a weighty, even rhythm. Curves are full and round, while joins and terminals stay crisp and squared-off, giving the letterforms a firm, carved-in feel. The lowercase shows generous counters and a tall, prominent x-height, with sturdy stems and slightly condensed internal apertures in letters like e and a. Capitals are wide-shouldered and stable, with prominent slabs on E/F/T and a broad, open C; numerals are similarly solid, with clear, old-style-influenced shapes such as a curved 2 and a strong, flat-footed 4.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and packaging where a strong typographic voice is needed. It can also support editorial applications such as section heads, pull quotes, and short blocks of text when ample size and spacing are available, and it works effectively for signage and identity marks that benefit from a sturdy slab-serif silhouette.
The overall tone is assertive and classic, balancing a no-nonsense, workmanlike toughness with an editorial, heritage sensibility. It reads as dependable and authoritative, with a hint of collegiate or Western poster energy when set large.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif presence with high impact and dependable legibility, emphasizing sturdy serifs, confident proportions, and a dense, authoritative texture for attention-grabbing typography.
In the text sample, the heavy slabs and compact internal spaces create a dense, impactful color that suits display sizes especially well. The stroke modulation is present but restrained, helping rounded letters stay smooth while keeping verticals and serifs emphatic.