Slab Contrasted Fatu 13 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, signage, packaging, western, circus, playful, retro, poster, attention-grabbing, vintage flair, signage feel, decorative texture, stencil-like, notched, bulky, chunky, bracketed.
A heavy display slab with blocky proportions, large counters, and prominent rectangular serifs. Many letters include distinctive mid-stem notches and small internal cut-ins that create a quasi-stencil rhythm and add sparkle to otherwise solid forms. Curves are broad and rounded (notably in C, G, O, and S), while verticals stay straight and weighty; joins and terminals feel squared-off and tightly controlled. Spacing reads compact in text, with strong black presence and a consistent, high-impact silhouette across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to short-form display use where the bold mass and decorative notches can read clearly—posters, event titles, storefront-style signage, packaging fronts, and logo wordmarks. It can work for punchy subheads, but dense paragraph settings may feel heavy and tight due to its strong black coverage.
The overall tone is theatrical and old-timey, evoking Western signage, circus bills, and vintage show posters. The notched details give it a crafty, hand-cut impression that feels spirited and a bit mischievous rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a recognizable, vintage display personality. Its slab structure provides stability, while the repeated notches and cut-ins add character and a distinctive, branded texture for attention-grabbing typography.
The internal cut-ins are consistent enough to act as a signature motif, helping distinguish similar shapes and adding texture at larger sizes. Numerals are stout and sign-like, matching the letterforms’ blunt slabs and rounded bowls.