Slab Contrasted Favo 9 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, circus, retro, playful, rowdy, poster impact, thematic display, vintage flavor, brand character, wedge serifs, notched, ink-trap like, blocky, soft corners.
A very heavy, display-oriented slab serif with chunky stems, prominent rectangular/wedge slabs, and a pronounced internal cut or notch motif that appears across many letters. The joins and counters are rounded and generous, giving the dense black shapes a slightly softened feel despite the overall blockiness. Contrast shows up as deep interior scoops and tapered transitions into the slabs rather than delicate hairlines, and several characters feature sharp internal angles or teardrop-like terminals that add texture. The rhythm is wide and emphatic, with big counters and a high x-height that keeps lowercase forms compact and punchy in text settings.
Best suited to posters, headlines, signage, packaging, and logo wordmarks where strong silhouette and distinctive interior shaping can carry the design. It can also work for short bursts of copy in themed materials, but the heavy color and decorative notches suggest using it primarily as an accent or display face.
The font reads as bold, theatrical, and nostalgic, evoking poster lettering associated with Western, carnival, and old-time advertising aesthetics. Its notched details and oversized slabs give it a confident, attention-grabbing voice that feels fun and a bit rowdy rather than formal or restrained.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a vintage-flavored slab serif structure, using carved-in notches and rounded counters to add character and differentiate it from straightforward block slabs. The overall construction prioritizes bold readability at display sizes while projecting a thematic, period-poster personality.
In the sample text, the dense weight and decorative internal cutouts create a strong pattern across lines, making it most effective at larger sizes where the notches and interior shaping remain clear. Numerals and capitals share the same heavy, sculpted construction, reinforcing a consistent headline texture.