Slab Contrasted Pypo 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dolmengi' by Ask Foundry, 'Etelka Slab' by Storm Type Foundry, 'Kulturista' and 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry, 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion, and 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, bold, confident, retro, collegiate, industrial, impact, authority, heritage, visibility, robustness, blocky, sturdy, compact, bracketed, ink-trap-like.
A heavy, block-driven slab serif with compact internal counters, broad proportions, and assertive, squared-off terminals. Serifs are large and sturdy with slightly bracketed joins, giving a carved, poster-like silhouette rather than a delicate book texture. Curves are rounded but tightly controlled (notably in C, G, O, and S), and the overall rhythm is chunky and even, with short extenders and a straightforward, upright stance. Several joins and corners show small cut-ins or notches that read like ink-trap-inspired shaping at display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, sports or campus-style branding, bold packaging, and attention-grabbing signage. It holds up well in large sizes where its compact counters and chunky slabs read as intentional graphic features rather than congestion.
The font projects a strong, no-nonsense tone that feels familiar from athletic, institutional, and vintage advertising contexts. Its dense weight and emphatic slabs convey durability and authority, while the rounded geometry keeps it approachable rather than severe.
Likely designed to deliver maximum punch and instant legibility in display typography, using oversized slab serifs and compact counters to create a strong, stamped or poster-print impression. The subtle corner cut-ins appear aimed at preserving clarity in dense joins while adding a distinctive, engineered character.
Uppercase forms are especially compact and headline-oriented, with tight apertures and substantial crossbars. The lowercase maintains a solid, workmanlike texture with single-storey-style simplicity in key shapes and minimal flourish, supporting bold messaging. Numerals are wide and heavy, matching the caps’ blocky presence for impactful titling.