Slab Normal Mile 9 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, captions, listings, forms, typewriter, vintage, utilitarian, understated, space saving, text workhorse, vintage utility, compact editorial, slab serifs, condensed, monoline, tall x-height, bracketed serifs.
A condensed slab-serif with a tall, economical silhouette and restrained, near-monoline stroke behavior. Serifs are sturdy and mostly squared with subtle bracketing, giving terminals a firm, mechanical finish without becoming heavy. The rounds (C, O, G) are compact and upright, while stems stay straight and consistent; counters are relatively narrow, reinforcing the tight rhythm. Numerals are similarly narrow and linear, with simple forms and small, squared terminals that keep the texture even in running text.
Well-suited to space-conscious typography such as editorial layouts, narrow columns, captions, footnotes, and tabular or list-driven content where a firm baseline and consistent texture help maintain readability. It can also serve utilitarian branding and packaging where a vintage, workhorse slab impression is desired without overt ornament.
The overall tone reads practical and archival, with a gentle typewriter and early-industrial flavor. Its narrow proportions and steady rhythm feel matter-of-fact and workmanlike, while the slab serifs add a hint of vintage authority suited to informational settings.
Likely designed as a compact slab-serif for efficient setting, aiming for dependable legibility and an even typographic color in dense compositions. The restrained detailing and sturdy serifs suggest an intention to evoke classic utilitarian printing while staying neutral enough for everyday text use.
Capital letters project a tall, condensed presence, and the lowercase maintains a steady cadence with modest differentiation between similar shapes (for example, i/l/1 rely on small details and proportions). Spacing appears conservative and consistent, producing a compact, newspaper-like color in paragraphs.