Slab Contrasted Jety 9 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, vintage, authoritative, mechanical, poster-like, space saving, strong impact, signage feel, industrial tone, condensed, blocky, rectilinear, square-shouldered, sturdy.
A tightly condensed slab serif with tall proportions, squared counters, and a distinctly rectilinear construction. Stems are heavy and consistent, with compact, block-like slabs that read as integrated terminals rather than delicate serifs. Curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) are restrained and slightly squarish, giving the alphabet a machined, engineered feel. The lowercase maintains narrow widths and clear differentiation, while figures are similarly tall and compact, keeping a steady vertical rhythm in text.
Best suited to display settings where a condensed, high-impact voice is useful—headlines, posters, labels, and brand marks. It also works well for signage-style applications where a sturdy, vertical rhythm helps text hold together at a distance, particularly in short phrases rather than long reading.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, evoking utilitarian signage and early-to-mid 20th century display typography. Its compressed stance and firm slabs create an authoritative, slightly dramatic voice that feels at home in bold statements and branding that needs a strong, no-nonsense presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, combining heavy stems with compact slabs for a robust, attention-grabbing silhouette. Its squared geometry and restrained curves suggest a deliberate nod to industrial and vintage display traditions while keeping the letterforms straightforward and legible.
The tight spacing implied by the narrow letterforms and the prominent vertical stress produce a pronounced texture in lines of text. Openings and joins are simplified, prioritizing clarity at larger sizes over softness, and the punctuation and numerals match the same squared, compact design logic.