Slab Contrasted Elta 9 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logotypes, packaging, western, circus, vintage, playful, bold, poster impact, retro flavor, high visibility, brand character, sturdy readability, bracketed, soft corners, ink traps, chunky, display.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with broad proportions and compact counters. Stems and slabs are blocky but slightly softened, with subtle bracketing where strokes meet and small notched/ink-trap-like cut-ins that open joins and corners. The overall rhythm is sturdy and even, with rounded interior shapes (notably in O, o, e) and a generally low-contrast feel punctuated by crisp terminals and squared-off serifs. Numerals follow the same chunky construction, with wide, stable forms designed for strong impact.
Best suited to display use such as posters, headlines, storefront signage, event graphics, and packaging where a bold, vintage-forward voice is desired. It can also work for logotypes and wordmarks that need a sturdy, memorable silhouette, especially in single-color applications.
The tone is loud and characterful, evoking poster lettering associated with old-time show bills, carnival signage, and Western-inspired branding. Its pronounced slabs and notched details give it a friendly toughness—confident and attention-grabbing rather than formal or delicate.
The design appears intended to modernize classic slab-serif poster lettering by combining hefty slabs with softened shaping and practical corner cut-ins that help preserve clarity in heavy weights. The goal is an expressive, high-impact display face that reads quickly while delivering a distinctive retro personality.
In text settings, the dense weight and tight internal space make it most effective at larger sizes, where the interior apertures and the distinctive corner cut-ins remain clear. The face maintains a consistent silhouette across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, supporting cohesive headlines and short statements.