Slab Unbracketed Anhe 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports graphics, editorial, vintage, assertive, sporty, industrial, space saving, high impact, emphasis, display utility, condensed, slab serif, unbracketed, square terminals, sheared stress.
A tightly condensed italic slab serif with square, unbracketed serifs and a compact, vertical footprint. Strokes maintain a mostly even weight, with minimal modulation, and the italic slant reads as a forward lean with crisp, straight-sided forms rather than calligraphic swelling. Counters are narrow and apertures are relatively tight, giving letters a dense texture; the overall rhythm is punchy and staccato, reinforced by abrupt slab terminals and short crossbars. Numerals follow the same condensed, upright-leaning construction and solid, blocky finishing.
Best suited to display roles where space is tight and impact is needed: headlines, subheads, posters, and branding lockups. The condensed italic silhouette also works well for packaging, labels, and sports or event graphics where quick emphasis and a strong typographic voice are desired.
The tone is energetic and slightly retro, combining a utilitarian, workmanlike sturdiness with the urgency of a condensed italic. It feels confident and attention-grabbing—more headline-driven than conversational—evoking editorial display, posters, and sports or industrial labeling.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, pairing a forward-leaning italic stance with sturdy slab terminals for a bold, practical voice. Its condensed proportions and hard-edged details suggest a focus on high-impact editorial and promotional typography.
The italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, and the slab serifs remain prominent even at narrow widths, helping maintain recognition in compressed settings. Curves appear restrained and somewhat squared-off, which keeps the texture crisp and firm in continuous text lines.