Slab Contrasted Roso 13 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Certa Serif' by Glen Jan, 'Calanda' by Hoftype, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Silica' by Stone Type Foundry, and 'Modum' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, western, circus, vintage, playful, rugged, impact, nostalgia, thematic display, handcrafted feel, chunky, bracketed, flared, tapered, ink-trap feel.
A chunky slab-serif with heavily bracketed, flared terminals and a lively, slightly irregular rhythm. Strokes feel carved rather than drawn: corners are softened, joins are pinched in places, and counters are compact, creating a dense, poster-ready silhouette. Serifs are broad and blocky but often taper into the stem with noticeable cupping and curved shoulders, giving the face a sculpted, stamped look. Numerals and lowercase echo the same robust construction, with rounded bowls and distinctive wedge-like feet and caps that read clearly at large sizes.
Best suited to display use such as posters, headlines, logos, packaging, and signage where its strong slabs and animated details can be appreciated. It performs especially well for vintage-themed identities, event titles, and product labels that benefit from a bold, classic, slightly rustic voice.
The overall tone is bold and theatrical, leaning toward old-time, frontier, and show-poster aesthetics. Its quirky tapering and softened corners add a friendly, slightly mischievous character, making it feel more handcrafted and expressive than purely industrial. The texture suggests nostalgia and spectacle—ideal for attention-grabbing, personality-forward typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with an old-style display sensibility—combining slab-serif strength with carved, tapered detailing to create a distinctive, characterful texture. It prioritizes presence and personality over neutrality, aiming for memorable, themed typography in larger sizes.
The letterforms show consistent internal shaping—tight apertures, rounded bowls, and occasional narrowings at junctions that create a subtle ink-trap/woodcut impression. The spacing in the sample text reads sturdy and compact, reinforcing a strong typographic “color” for headlines and short lines.