Slab Square Dyrer 13 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, branding, western, vintage, circus, rugged, assertive, heritage look, poster impact, signage clarity, crafted texture, slab serif, bracketed, ink-trap feel, angular, octagonal counters.
A heavy slab-serif design with sturdy, rectangular stems and compact, squared serifs that read clearly at display sizes. Many joins and corners are crisply chamfered, giving several letters and numerals an octagonal, sign-painted silhouette; round forms often show faceted outer curves and tight, geometric counters. Stroke endings stay firm and blocklike, while select terminals pick up small curls and notches that add a carved, woodtype-like texture. Spacing and rhythm feel deliberate and slightly chunky, with strong vertical emphasis and consistent, low-contrast strokes.
Best suited to posters, headlines, labels, and branding where a vintage or western-flavored personality is desirable. It can also work for short passages in larger sizes, delivering a dense, high-impact texture that remains legible while projecting a strong, crafted character.
The overall tone is bold and theatrical, evoking old posters, saloon signage, and period advertising. Its faceted geometry and sturdy slabs create a confident, hardworking voice with a hint of showmanship.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic slab-serif/woodtype forms with a more geometric, chamfered construction and decorative terminal nuances, balancing robustness with display-friendly personality.
Distinctive details include polygonal bowl/counter shaping (notably in O/0-like forms), sharp internal corners, and occasional curled terminals that keep the face from feeling purely industrial. Numerals follow the same chiseled logic, with angular curves and strong slab anchors that maintain a unified texture across text and titling.