Slab Contrasted Pino 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry, 'Paralex' by Tipo Pèpel, 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill, and 'Coltan Gea' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, signage, sturdy, traditional, confident, collegiate, display impact, print authority, classic utility, strong branding, bracketed, blocky, robust, arched.
A robust slab-serif with heavy, rectangular serifs and subtly bracketed joins that soften the corners without losing its blocky presence. Strokes are largely uniform with only modest modulation, creating a steady, emphatic rhythm in both capitals and lowercase. Counters are open and round, terminals are blunt, and the overall construction feels compact and well-supported, with clear baseline anchoring and strong horizontal emphasis. Numerals and capitals read as solid, sign-like forms, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, workmanlike texture.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, posters, and branding where a strong typographic stamp is needed. It also fits editorial display applications—magazine openers, pull quotes, and section titles—where its sturdy serifs can add structure and authority. For longer passages, it works most comfortably at moderate-to-large sizes or with generous spacing to avoid an overly dense texture.
The tone is assertive and dependable, evoking classic print and institutional lettering. It feels familiar and no-nonsense, with a confident, slightly vintage voice that suits messages meant to look established and authoritative rather than delicate or experimental.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif presence with high visual stability and clear, straightforward letterforms. Its heavy serifs and sturdy proportions suggest a goal of combining traditional credibility with strong display impact across titles, labels, and prominent UI or print moments.
In text, the weight produces a dark, high-impact color on the page, making spacing and word shapes feel bold and deliberate. The slab serifs create a pronounced horizontal cadence that can add presence to short lines and headlines while remaining legible in larger blocks when adequate leading is provided.