Slab Contrasted Hoba 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Capital' by Fenotype, 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Doyle' by Monotype, 'Questa Slab' by The Questa Project, and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, retro, punchy, confident, friendly, impact, emphasis, vintage flavor, headline clarity, brand voice, bracketed, rounded, soft terminals, ink-trap feel, compact counters.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and strongly bracketed slabs. Strokes are robust with gently rounded joins and terminals, and the italic construction is evident in the consistent slant and slightly sheared curves. Contrast is present but controlled: thick verticals pair with slightly lighter connecting strokes, keeping a dense, poster-like color. The lowercase shows sturdy, compact counters and a single-storey “g,” with numerals and capitals carrying the same chunky, softened slab treatment for a cohesive, display-driven texture.
Best suited to big, attention-grabbing settings such as headlines, posters, branding marks, and packaging where a strong, vintage-leaning slab voice is desirable. It also fits sports and event graphics, menu/food branding, and editorial display lines where an italic, heavyweight emphasis is needed.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, combining vintage sign-painting and athletic headline cues with a warmer, friendlier softness from the rounded bracketing. Its weight and slant create motion and urgency, while the broad letterforms keep it approachable rather than austere.
This design appears intended as a high-impact italic slab for display typography, balancing bold slab authority with rounded bracketing for warmth and legibility. The broad proportions and controlled contrast suggest a goal of maximum visibility and character in short lines and prominent copy.
The rhythm is bold and steady, with wide-set forms that read strongly at large sizes. Rounded bracket transitions and softened corners help prevent the slabs from feeling overly rigid, giving the face a slightly cushioned, tactile presence in text samples.