Slab Square Talet 13 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cetara' by ArimaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, packaging, badges, sporty, retro, assertive, rugged, loud, impact, motion, brand voice, durability, nostalgia, blocky, wedge serif, angled cuts, bracketless, display.
This typeface is a heavy, italicized slab-serif with blocky construction and squared-off terminals. Strokes are predominantly straight and planar, with frequent chamfered or wedge-cut corners that create a faceted, carved look. Serifs read as bold slabs that often resolve into angled feet rather than delicate brackets, reinforcing a sturdy, poster-like texture. The lowercase maintains a straightforward, compact rhythm, while capitals feel wide-shouldered and emphatic; curves (as in C, O, S) are tightened into more angular, segmented contours. Numerals follow the same hard-edged logic, keeping consistent weight and punchy silhouettes.
Best suited for display settings where impact and speed are desired: sports branding, team apparel graphics, event posters, bold editorial headlines, and packaging or labels that benefit from a rugged, high-contrast silhouette at larger sizes. It can also work for short calls-to-action or signage where the angular slabs help maintain presence.
The overall tone is energetic and forceful, with a clear vintage athletic and signage flavor. The italic slant adds motion and urgency, while the chunky slabs and angular cuts convey toughness and confidence rather than refinement. It reads as attention-grabbing and competitive—more “team/brand mark” than “quiet text.”
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, fast, and durable identity—combining an athletic italic posture with slab-serif heft and angular detailing to maximize visibility and character in branding and headline use.
The design relies on repeated diagonal notches and clipped joins to unify the set, giving both uppercase and lowercase a consistent, mechanical rhythm. Counters are relatively tight in several glyphs, and the dense weight creates strong color on the page, especially in multi-line settings. The oblique angle is steady across the alphabet and numerals, supporting a cohesive forward-leaning stance.