Slab Contrasted Pity 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType; 'Calanda', 'Cargan', 'Orgon Slab', and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype; 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype; 'Quadon' by René Bieder; and 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, confident, hearty, retro, industrial, collegiate, impact, legibility, traditional feel, display use, blocky, bracketed, sturdy, compact, punchy.
A very heavy, block-constructed slab with broad proportions and strongly bracketed serifs that read as rectangular footings. Strokes stay largely even, with only modest modulation, producing dense, dark texture and high ink coverage. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are small, while curves (C, O, S) are rounded but squared off by the overall geometric, carved look of the terminals. The lowercase shows a sturdy, compact rhythm with a single-storey a and g, short extenders, and robust joins that keep forms solid at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and signage where bold impact is the priority. Its dense weight and slab structure also fit packaging, labels, and branding systems that want a rugged, classic display voice, and it can work for short subheads or pull quotes when ample size and spacing are available.
The tone is forceful and no-nonsense, combining a classic poster/wood-type flavor with a utilitarian, workmanlike presence. It feels assertive and dependable, with a friendly, approachable heft rather than a delicate or refined voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif silhouette—prioritizing strong structure, clear footing, and a poster-ready texture. The wide stance and bracketed slabs suggest a deliberate nod to traditional print aesthetics while keeping the overall shapes straightforward and emphatic.
The numerals and capitals are especially weighty and attention-grabbing, creating a strong headline color. The slab shapes and brackets add a traditional, printed feel, while the wide stance helps maintain clarity despite the dense blackness.