Slab Contrasted Hosa 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Carot Slab' and 'Carot Text' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, sports branding, retro, playful, punchy, sporty, western, attention grabbing, retro branding, energetic display, poster impact, slabbed, bracketed, rounded, bouncy, swashy.
A heavy, right-leaning slab-serif with broad proportions and strongly bracketed serifs. Strokes are thick with gently rounded joins and noticeable shaping through curves, giving the outlines a slightly soft, carved feel rather than a rigid geometric one. Counters are compact and the terminals often finish with chunky, angled slabs, producing a lively, uneven rhythm across words. Lowercase forms include prominent, ball-like dots on i/j and a mix of rounded and angular details that adds to the font’s energetic texture.
This font is best suited to display applications where impact and personality matter: posters, large headlines, logo wordmarks, labels, and bold packaging. It can also work for short callsouts or event branding where a retro, energetic tone is desired, but its dense weight and lively shapes make it less ideal for extended body text.
The overall tone is upbeat and nostalgic, evoking mid‑century display lettering with a touch of rodeo and sports-poster attitude. Its bold, slanted stance feels assertive and friendly at the same time, making text read as enthusiastic and attention-seeking rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a slanted, chunky slab-serif structure and a purposely buoyant, slightly hand-cut texture. It prioritizes character and momentum over neutrality, aiming for high visibility and a memorable, vintage-leaning voice.
The design shows intentional irregularity in internal shapes and serif behavior, which creates a hand-lettered flavor despite consistent weight. Letterforms like a single-storey “a” and the sturdy, slabbed caps reinforce its display orientation and make it visually distinctive in short bursts.