Slab Contrasted Tydu 13 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acreva' by Andfonts; 'Askan' by Hoftype; 'Abelard' by Indian Type Foundry; 'Mundo Serif', 'Prumo Banner', and 'Prumo Slab' by Monotype; and 'Abril' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, robust, industrial, confident, vintage, friendly, impact, readability, display strength, retro utility, blocky, sturdy, bracketed, high-ink, advertising.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions and a compact, high-ink color. Serifs are thick and mostly square, with subtle bracketing and softened joins that keep the letterforms from feeling overly rigid. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and curves (notably in C, G, S, and the lowercase) are full and rounded against firm, rectangular terminals. The lowercase shows a single-story a and g, a rounded-shoulder r, and a robust dot on i/j, with overall spacing that reads sturdy and headline-oriented rather than delicate.
Best suited to display roles such as headlines, posters, storefront-style signage, packaging, and bold brand marks where strong presence is desired. It can also work for short blocks of text or pull quotes when a dense, impactful typographic voice is appropriate.
The tone is bold and assertive with a workmanlike, poster-ready character. Its chunky slabs and broad stance evoke signage, print ephemera, and utilitarian branding, while the rounded curves add a slightly approachable, friendly warmth.
Likely drawn to deliver maximum impact and readability in attention-grabbing settings, combining sturdy slab serifs with rounded shaping for a confident but not harsh voice. The design emphasizes a solid, print-forward texture that holds up well in bold editorial and advertising applications.
Figures are thick and prominent, matching the caps’ weight, and read well at large sizes. The overall rhythm is steady and emphatic, with consistent slab treatment across straight and curved forms, giving text a dense, authoritative texture.