Slab Unbracketed Dafu 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, packaging, labels, posters, typewriter, utility, retro, workmanlike, friendly, readability, typewriter feel, practicality, vintage tone, monolinear, sturdy, squared serifs, open apertures, round dots.
A sturdy slab-serif with mostly even stroke weight and crisp, unbracketed rectangular serifs that read as firm “feet” on verticals and horizontals. The proportions are pragmatic and slightly condensed in places, with a typewriter-like rhythm and generous counters that keep forms open. Curves are smooth but controlled, while joins and terminals stay squared-off, giving the design a mechanical, printed feel. Distinctive details like round i/j dots and plain, legible numerals reinforce the utilitarian, set-for-text construction.
It works well for paragraphs, captions, and editorial layouts where a strong, readable serif texture is desired. The typewriter flavor also suits packaging, labels, signage, and posters that aim for a practical vintage or utilitarian tone without becoming decorative.
The font conveys a classic typewriter and office-print vibe: straightforward, dependable, and a little nostalgic. Its blunt slabs and orderly rhythm feel industrial and functional, while the softened curves and circular dots add an approachable, human touch.
The design appears intended to emulate dependable, print-forward slab-serif typography with typewriter cues, balancing mechanical structure with comfortable readability for extended text and everyday display.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, disciplined structure that prioritizes clarity over flourish, with clear differentiation between similarly shaped glyphs. The overall texture is fairly dark and steady, producing a confident typographic color in continuous text.