Slab Square Alpa 9 is a regular weight, very wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, retro, editorial, sporty, industrial, confident, impact, momentum, clarity, headline strength, brand presence, slab serif, oblique, extended, blocky, bracketed slabs.
A bold, extended slab-serif with a consistent oblique slant and sturdy, low-contrast strokes. The letterforms are wide and open, with squared, block-like slabs that read as flat-ended and assertive, often lightly bracketed into the stems. Counters are generous and rounded, while joins and terminals stay crisp and mechanical, giving the face a steady, even rhythm at text sizes. Lowercase shows a tall x-height and compact ascenders, helping the italicized silhouette remain legible despite the strong width.
It suits display work where width and presence are assets—headlines, poster typography, and brand marks that need a solid, slightly kinetic voice. It can also work for short editorial decks and packaging callouts where a bold oblique slab can carry emphasis without relying on high contrast or fine detailing.
The overall tone feels energetic and purposeful, mixing a retro sign-and-headline flavor with a pragmatic, workmanlike sturdiness. The forward slant adds motion and urgency, while the slab structure keeps the voice grounded and confident rather than delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, contemporary slab voice with italic-driven motion, pairing wide, open shapes with blocky serifs for clarity and impact. It prioritizes bold readability and a distinctive headline texture over delicate refinement.
The wide proportions and prominent slabs create strong horizontal emphasis, making the face visually stable in long lines and impactful in short bursts. Numerals share the same extended stance and oblique momentum, keeping mixed alphanumeric settings cohesive.