Slab Square Nino 13 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Boton' by Berthold, 'Codename FX' by Differentialtype, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype, 'Burgeon' by RantauType, and 'Offense' by Reserves (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, retro, athletic, western, punchy, playful, impact, nostalgia, energy, ruggedness, attention, blocky, slabbed, bracketed, rounded, chunky.
A heavy, slanted slab serif with compact, blocky forms and strongly modeled slabs that read as squared-off and sturdy. Strokes are broadly even with minimal contrast, while corners are softened into subtle curves that keep the silhouettes rounded rather than rigid. The serifs are pronounced and supportive, giving letters a planted, poster-like stance; counters are relatively tight, producing dense black shapes and high impact at display sizes. Overall rhythm is energetic and forward-leaning, with consistent weight and a sturdy, workhorse construction.
Best suited to display applications such as headlines, posters, event graphics, and prominent signage where its dense weight and slab structure can carry from a distance. It also fits sports-inspired branding, labels, and packaging that benefit from a confident, vintage-leaning voice.
The tone leans vintage and sporty, suggesting classic team branding, rodeo or western signage, and mid-century advertising. Its bold, friendly heft and italic momentum make it feel assertive and upbeat rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a nostalgic, sign-painter-meets-athletic feel—combining sturdy slab construction with an italic slant to communicate speed, confidence, and immediacy.
The numerals and capitals share the same chunky slab vocabulary, maintaining a cohesive texture across mixed-case settings. The italic angle is steady and contributes to a sense of motion, while the rounded joins and thick slabs help preserve clarity in large headlines and short bursts of text.