Slab Contrasted Bupi 9 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, book covers, vintage, bookish, confident, sporty, impact, readability, heritage, energy, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap feel, calligraphic, compact serifs.
A right-leaning serif with sturdy, slab-like terminals and clearly bracketed joins. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation, with heavy horizontal and diagonal emphasis that gives the letters a strong, planted rhythm. Curves are generously rounded and slightly swelling at turns, while counters stay fairly open for the weight. The lowercase is compact and energetic with pronounced entry/exit strokes and a lively, slightly variable rhythm across characters; numerals follow the same robust, angled construction.
Well-suited to headlines, deck copy, and pull quotes where a strong serif presence is needed without losing readability. It can also work for packaging and book-cover typography, especially in vintage-leaning or editorial designs that benefit from a confident, textured rhythm.
The overall tone is assertive and nostalgic, balancing editorial seriousness with a punchy, display-ready swagger. Its slanted stance and chunky serifs create a sense of motion and confidence, evoking classic printing and vintage sports or headline typography.
Likely drawn to deliver a forceful italic serif voice with classic slab authority, pairing display impact with enough openness and modulation to remain readable in short-to-medium text settings.
Capitals read especially solid and emblematic, while the lowercase introduces more calligraphic movement and personality. The combination of strong slabs and visible modulation makes it feel tactile and inked rather than purely geometric.