Slab Contrasted Buse 9 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A bold, right-leaning slab serif with pronounced stroke contrast and sturdy, bracketed slabs that read as soft-edged rather than rigid. The letterforms are generously proportioned with broad bowls and a steady baseline rhythm, while the italics introduce a lively forward motion and slightly tightened spacing in the joins. Terminals often finish in rounded or teardrop-like shapes, and curves are full and weighty, giving the face a strong, ink-on-paper feel. Numerals follow the same heavy, contrasted construction, with open forms and clear silhouettes suited to display settings.
This font is best suited to headlines, deck copy, pull quotes, and other short-to-medium display text where its contrast and slabs can carry personality. It can also work for packaging and brand marks that want a traditional, print-forward voice, and for editorial layouts where strong typographic hierarchy is needed.
The overall tone is assertive and classic, evoking editorial typography and mid-century print. Its combination of weight, contrast, and slanted energy feels persuasive and a bit theatrical, balancing seriousness with warmth.
The face appears designed to deliver a bold, attention-grabbing slab-serif voice with an italic-driven sense of motion, combining classic editorial cues with strong contrast for impactful display typography.
The design’s visual interest comes from the interplay of thick verticals, thinner connecting strokes, and prominent slabs, which creates a crisp, poster-like texture in paragraphs. The italic slant is consistent and helps long lines feel dynamic without becoming overly calligraphic.