Slab Contrasted Beda 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts and 'MC Eafist' by Maulana Creative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, retro, assertive, playful, sporty, editorial, impact, retro display, friendly emphasis, headline clarity, brand punch, bracketed, rounded, swashy, bouncy, chunky.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with chunky, bracketed slabs and softened corners. Strokes show clear modulation, with thick main strokes and slightly lighter joins that keep counters open despite the weight. The forms are wide and energetic, with a lively baseline rhythm and occasional swashy terminals (notably in several lowercase letters) that add motion. Numerals are robust and compact, with sturdy feet and curved detailing that matches the letterforms.
This face is best suited to short to medium-length display settings where its weight, slanted stance, and slab serifs can do the work—headlines, posters, identity marks, packaging, and promotional graphics. It can also support bold editorial pull quotes or section openers when generous spacing and line height are available.
The overall tone feels bold and upbeat, mixing vintage display flavor with a confident, attention-grabbing presence. Its slanted, rounded slabs and lively curves give it a friendly swagger—more exuberant than formal—while still reading as solid and dependable.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a vintage-leaning slab voice, combining strong structural serifs with a spirited italic motion. It prioritizes recognizable, high-energy shapes that stand out at large sizes while maintaining enough internal space to remain legible in punchy lines of text.
Texture is dense and headline-oriented, producing strong dark color in paragraphs and a pronounced italic flow. The lowercase shows a more expressive personality than the uppercase, which stays relatively architectural and blocky, helping create a clear hierarchy when mixed.