Slab Contrasted Piko 13 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geometric Slabserif 712' by Bitstream, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'Geometric Slabserif 712' by ParaType, and 'Helserif' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, assertive, industrial, retro, editorial, american, impact, ruggedness, display, heritage, chunky, sturdy, blocky, compact, brash.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions, squared terminals, and thick, rectangular serifs that read like solid blocks. Strokes are largely uniform with only modest modulation, keeping counters and joins sturdy and open for the weight. Curves are rounded but firm (not soft), and shoulders and bowls keep a slightly squarish, engineered feel. Lowercase forms follow a workmanlike rhythm with a two-storey “a” and sturdy, straight-sided stems; numerals are robust and high-impact with wide, stable shapes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display settings where the bold slabs and wide stance can command attention. It also fits branding, packaging, and signage that want a sturdy, workwear/industrial impression. For longer passages, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes with generous leading to offset the dense typographic color.
The overall tone is loud and confident, evoking poster typography and utilitarian signage. Its chunky slabs and dense color give it a no-nonsense, industrial character with a hint of vintage print and American collegiate/athletic energy.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a sturdy, slab-serif voice—prioritizing bold presence, strong horizontals, and an unmistakable vintage-display sensibility that holds up in large, attention-driven typography.
In running text, the dense texture and prominent serifs create a strong horizontal rhythm and noticeable word-shape bite. The heavy weight makes punctuation and small interior details feel tight at smaller sizes, while larger settings emphasize its bold, billboard-like presence.